Boulder, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$429 per SF Avg asking sale price
$25 per SF Avg asking lease rate
5,655 SF Avg unit lease size
10,201 SF Avg building size for sale
5.80% 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 $181 15,869 SF 8.18%
Louisville $278 22,306 SF 7.00%
Rollinsville $386 4,304 SF 6.50%
Broomfield $280 17,136 SF 7.25%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Boulder $493 2,233 SF
Superior $250 12,000 SF
Louisville $453 11,285 SF
Lafayette $596 8,287 SF
Rollinsville $587 4,247 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Boulder $787 8,622 SF 6.38%
Arvada $218 26,112 SF 7.26%
Golden $299 20,654 SF 7.27%
Westminster $235 14,634 SF 6.72%
Longmont $206 6,662 SF 6.50%

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

Sandstone Care | 15+yrs Corp Lease

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 15,514 SF Health Care Building
  • $15,082,000
For Sale

Student Rental Investment Opportunity

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 1,668 SF Multifamily
  • 5.84% Cap Rate
  • $1,410,000
For Sale

5185 Santa Clara Pl

Boulder, CO 80303

  • 3,218 SF Multifamily
  • 3.85% Cap Rate
  • $1,400,000
For Sale

1215 Spruce St

Boulder, CO 80302

  • 23,527 SF Office Building
  • $10,275,000
For Sale

Flatiron Park

Boulder, CO 80301

  • 41,655 SF Office Building
  • $11,950,000
For Sale

3775 Iris Ave

Boulder, CO 80301

  • 13,000 SF Office Building
  • $3,600,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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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 $429 10,201 SF
Niwot $341 1,760 SF
Superior $518 30,904 SF
Louisville $376 17,401 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%
Nederland 983 445 46 $79,360 2 158 -12%

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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