Boulder, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$422 Avg asking sale price
$24 Avg asking lease rate
8,340 SF Avg unit lease size
8,935 SF Avg building size for sale
5.71% Average cap rate

Boulder's Demographic Profile

Boulder has 43,515 households and a median income of $74,157, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 106,689
# Households 43,515
Median age 32
Median household income $74,157
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 23,681
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Boulder $198 14,231 SF 7.17%
Louisville $286 22,409 SF 4.73%
Rollinsville $393 4,304 SF 6.50%
Broomfield $283 18,152 SF 8.79%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Boulder $509 1,756 SF
Superior $250 12,000 SF
Louisville $453 11,285 SF
Lafayette $596 8,287 SF
Rollinsville $485 4,247 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Boulder $755 10,053 SF 7.17%
Lafayette $454 1,984 SF 5.00%
Arvada $228 20,554 SF 7.47%
Golden $323 17,792 SF 7.27%
Erie $454 1,984 SF 5.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Boulder

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1395 19th St

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 8,584 SF Multifamily
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

Suite 18

Boulder, CO 80304

  • 45,000 SF Flex Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

Arcadia

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 1,804 SF Office Building
  • 4.57% Cap Rate
  • $985,000
For Sale

1139 12th St

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 3,898 SF Multifamily
  • $3,419,400
For Sale

1127 12th St

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 4,102 SF Multifamily
  • $4,205,400
For Sale

Whittier Square Office Bldg

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 25,745 SF Office Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $5,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Boulder pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Boulder $422 8,935 SF
Niwot $348 1,760 SF
Superior $611 7,521 SF
Louisville $396 14,800 SF
Lafayette $375 11,165 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Boulder alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Boulder or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Superior 13,854 5,153 38 $132,628 3 2,091 1%
Louisville 20,225 8,187 44 $133,388 2 2,627 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Boulder, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Boulder

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Is Boulder a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Boulder offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Boulder?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Boulder. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Boulder?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Boulder. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Boulder compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Boulder. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Boulder acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Boulder, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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