The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80303 sells for about $820,623, or $668 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.7%), a market in balance. Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,000 a month.
ZIP 80303 — Boulder
The 80303 housing market remains stable with high home values and strong demand, though year-over-year price growth has flattened. The market is driven by limited inventory and the area's desirability for university and tech professionals. Some figures, such as specific permit activity, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for university-affiliated individuals, professionals working in the Boulder tech corridor, and those seeking proximity to outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved down 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 89 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
42% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80303, Boulder County CO
The area is served by the Boulder Valley School District, which is generally characterized by high-performing schools and strong academic outcomes.
The region faces risks from wildfires and potential flooding, leading to a cautious insurance climate with rising premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by the University of Colorado Boulder and a robust technology and research sector, with ongoing infill development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents have access to major corridors like US-36, providing transit links to Denver and the broader Boulder employment core.
The area features extensive access to the Boulder Creek Path, numerous city parks, and proximity to the Flatirons for hiking and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the university population and limited housing supply.
The economy is anchored by the University of Colorado Boulder, federal research laboratories, and a dense cluster of technology and aerospace companies.
The area is served by the RTD bus system, including the Flatiron Flyer BRT, connecting to Denver and surrounding suburbs.
Development is focused on high-density residential and mixed-use projects near transit corridors to address housing shortages.
The Boulder County Assessor maintains a biennial reappraisal cycle based on market sales data.
Parcels are primarily served by the Boulder Valley School District and various local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and climate-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80303 profile.
- Water World4.414.4 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Northglenn4.113.4 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.518.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Westminster4.210.5 mi
- Bounce Empire4.76.3 mi
- Topgolf4.411.8 mi
- Butterfly Pavilion4.710.8 mi
- National Western Complex4.419.7 mi
- Folsom Field4.63.2 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake4.520 mi
- Butterfly Pavilion4.710.8 mi
- AMC Westminster Promenade 244.110.6 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Westminster4.512.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Westminster4.210.5 mi
- Boulder Reservoir4.15.1 mi
- Casa Bonita3.919.3 mi
- Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities4.713.9 mi
- Colorado Railroad Museum4.615.8 mi
- The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave4.718.5 mi
- WOW! Children's Museum4.56.3 mi
- Chautauqua Park4.83.9 mi
- Eldorado Canyon State Park4.86.7 mi
- Boulder Reservoir4.15.1 mi
- Eben G. Fine Park4.74.7 mi
- Westminster Hills Open Space Off-Leash Area4.88.8 mi
- Topgolf4.411.8 mi
- Blue Sport Stable4.54.2 mi
- Hyland Hills Golf Course4.112.3 mi
- Colorado National Golf Club4.39.6 mi
- West Woods Golf Club4.312.8 mi
- Denver Premium Outlets4.512.4 mi
- FlatIron Crossing4.46.1 mi
- Pearl Street Mall4.63.9 mi
- H Mart Westminster4.612.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.310.4 mi
- Denver International Airport4.129.9 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.330 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.78.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive multi-use trail system connecting the city.
Major anchor institution and cultural hub.
Iconic rock formations offering premier hiking and climbing.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).