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Boulder city, NV

Boulder city, NV.

Population: 14,962 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boulder city, NV is $473,568 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $377,750 after a median 66.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,561/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with heatwave, inlandflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$473,568

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

66.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$473,568
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$482,447
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$377,750
Median list price
$364,000
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
66.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,561/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,606/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Mitchell Andrew ES, Boulder City HS, Garrett Elton M JHS, King Martha P ES

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, earthquake, hail, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
3.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
106
Days with Moderate air quality
233
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,180
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,952
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,354

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (26 mi)
National parks include
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, Castle Mountains National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BOULDER CITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,486 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,578
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
986,288
Average weekly wage
$1,168
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12,277

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Boulder cityState medianUS median
Median home value$473,568$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$377,750$405,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$1,561/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,578$1,566$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Boulder city, NV?
$473,568.
What is the median sale price in Boulder city, NV?
$377,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Boulder city, NV?
Median days on market: 66.5 days.
What is typical rent in Boulder city, NV?
Typical rent: $1,561/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boulder city, NV?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, earthquake, hail, lightning.
Is Boulder city, NV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in Boulder city, NV?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boulder city, NV?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boulder city, NV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Boulder city, NV?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Boulder city, NV walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boulder city, NV?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boulder city, NV?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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