The Town FilesBroomfield, Colorado
City in Broomfield County · population 74,112 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $664,500
- Household income
- $123,874
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 38.6
Broomfield is a city of 74,112 people in Broomfield County, Colorado. The median home is worth $664,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better transit than 89% of Colorado towns, more vibrant than 86% of Colorado towns, more upscale than 84% of Colorado towns.
How Broomfield ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Broomfield is worth $664,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $123,874, which is more affordable than 44% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $2,126 a month. 62.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Broomfield | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $664,500 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $2,126 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $123,874 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.7% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Broomfield
| People | Broomfield | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.3% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 29.9% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 92.9% |
Weather in Broomfield
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 14.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.9 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broomfield since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 5, 1988 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 278 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 18, 2018.
Severe weather in Broomfield County since 1996
Broomfield County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3270: Snow |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Broomfield County
Broomfield County had 41,920 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $113,531 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Broomfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Broomfield
17 public schools with 12,513 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | 9-12 | 2,158 | 21.2 |
| Broomfield High School | 9-12 | 1,692 | 20.6 |
| Prospect Ridge Academy (charter) | K-12 | 1,457 | 20.2 |
| Westlake Middle School | 6-8 | 864 | 17.6 |
| Thunder Vista P-8 | PK-8 | 775 | 18.5 |
| Aspen Creek K-8 School | PK-8 | 770 | 16.4 |
| Jefferson Academy Elementary (charter) | K-6 | 728 | 15.8 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | PK-5 | 550 | 16.2 |
| Meridian Elementary School | K-5 | 505 | 17.4 |
| Broomfield Heights Middle School | 6-8 | 498 | 16.6 |
| Jefferson Academy High School (charter) | 9-12 | 445 | 31.8 |
| Emerald Elementary School | PK-5 | 404 | 14.4 |
Towns near Broomfield
- Lafayette, CO3.8 mi · 30,411 people · home $686,500
- Northglenn, CO4.7 mi · 38,131 people · home $462,100
- Louisville, CO5.0 mi · 21,226 people · home $883,900
- Westminster, CO5.1 mi · 116,317 people · home $532,400
- Superior, CO5.9 mi · 13,094 people · home $903,900
- Erie, CO6.0 mi · 30,038 people · home $736,500
- Thornton, CO6.2 mi · 141,867 people · home $517,500
- Federal Heights, CO6.4 mi · 14,382 people · home $95,300
Broomfield questions
Is Broomfield, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Broomfield scores better for retirees than 27% of Colorado towns and quieter than 16%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Broomfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Broomfield is valued at $664,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,874, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $2,126 a month.
What is the weather like in Broomfield?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.5 inches of precipitation a year and 73.9 inches of snow.
Does Broomfield get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broomfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 5, 1988. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)