The Town FilesNiwot, Colorado
Community in Boulder County · population 4,306 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $995,700
- Household income
- $146,492
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 54.6
Niwot is a community of 4,306 people in Boulder County, Colorado. The median home is worth $995,700, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks more of a college town than 90% of Colorado towns, more upscale than 90% of Colorado towns, better transit than 90% of Colorado towns.
How Niwot 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 Niwot is worth $995,700, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $146,492, which is more affordable than 19% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,414 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Niwot | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $995,700 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,414 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $146,492 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Niwot
| People | Niwot | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.1% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.4% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 35.1% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 92.9% |
Weather in Niwot
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 15.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.4 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niwot since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 15, 1980 about 6.3 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 208 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 17, 1979.
Severe weather in Boulder County since 1996
Boulder County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Fire | FM-5525: Stone Mountain Fire |
| December 31, 2021 | Fire | DR-4634: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| December 30, 2021 | Fire | FM-5423: Marshall Fire |
| October 17, 2020 | Fire | FM-5379: Calwood Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Boulder County
Boulder County had 193,920 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $96,397 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Niwot itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Niwot
2 public schools with 1,873 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niwot High School | 9-12 | 1,466 | 23.3 |
| Niwot Elementary School | PK-5 | 407 | 15.7 |
Towns near Niwot
- Gunbarrel, CO2.5 mi · 9,554 people · home $821,000
- Longmont, CO5.8 mi · 98,885 people · home $572,800
- Boulder, CO7.0 mi · 108,250 people · home $1,039,500
- Erie, CO7.5 mi · 30,038 people · home $736,500
- Lafayette, CO7.7 mi · 30,411 people · home $686,500
- Louisville, CO8.9 mi · 21,226 people · home $883,900
- Frederick, CO9.7 mi · 14,513 people · home $568,300
- Dacono, CO11.4 mi · 6,297 people · home $482,800
Niwot questions
Is Niwot, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Niwot scores better for retirees than 68% of Colorado towns and quieter than 42%. 28.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.6).
How much does a house cost in Niwot?
The median owner-occupied home in Niwot is valued at $995,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $146,492, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $1,414 a month.
What is the weather like in Niwot?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.2 inches of precipitation a year and 47.4 inches of snow.
Does Niwot get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niwot since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 15, 1980. 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)