Broomfield, Colorado

Colorado community balancing growth and livability

West Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.9

D+

out of 100

Overview

Broomfield is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 76,860, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $627,162. Median household income is $117,541.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 76,860 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $627,162 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $117,541 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.8 minutes
  • Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

76,860

Source: Census ACS

$627,162

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$117,541

Source: Census ACS

26.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

140 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Broomfield County (county-level results)

63%
34%
Democrat 29,426
Republican 16,071
Leans D+28.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 32.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 52.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 54.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.9

Location

Broomfield, CO (39.9245, -105.0609)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.