The Town FilesBoulder City, Nevada
City in Clark County · population 14,885 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $435,600
- Household income
- $74,757
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 53.5
Boulder City is a city of 14,885 people in Clark County, Nevada. The median home is worth $435,600, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks hipper than 95% of Nevada towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of Nevada towns, better for cycling than 87% of Nevada towns.
How Boulder City ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boulder City is worth $435,600, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $74,757, which is more affordable than 29% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,427 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boulder City | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,600 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,427 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $74,757 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in Boulder City
| People | Boulder City | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.6% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.1% |
Weather in Boulder City
July highs average 107.1°F and January lows 40.6°F. About 6.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 147 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Boulder City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 4, 2014 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 7, 1980.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 5, 2013 | Fire | FM-5034: Carpenter 1 Fire |
| July 1, 2010 | Fire | FM-2847: Cathedral Fire |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 1,124,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,985 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Boulder City itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Boulder City
4 public schools with 1,819 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City HS | 9-12 | 661 | 21.3 |
| Garrett Elton M JHS | 6-8 | 414 | 19.7 |
| Mitchell Andrew ES | PK-2 | 373 | 14.3 |
| King Martha P ES | 3-5 | 371 | 16.1 |
Towns near Boulder City
- Henderson, NV13.1 mi · 317,610 people · home $484,900
- Whitney, NV19.1 mi · 49,061 people · home $329,000
- Paradise, NV21.0 mi · 191,238 people · home $384,200
- Enterprise, NV21.1 mi · 221,831 people · home $475,500
- Winchester, NV23.8 mi · 36,403 people · home $302,800
- Sunrise Manor, NV24.4 mi · 205,618 people · home $320,000
- Spring Valley, NV26.3 mi · 215,597 people · home $433,800
- Nellis AFB, NV29.0 mi · 4,379 people · home —
Boulder City questions
Is Boulder City, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boulder City scores better for retirees than 70% of Nevada towns and quieter than 27%. 29.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in Boulder City?
The median owner-occupied home in Boulder City is valued at $435,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,757, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,427 a month.
What is the weather like in Boulder City?
July highs average 107.1°F and January lows 40.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 6.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Boulder City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Boulder City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 4, 2014. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- 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)