Apple Valley, CA vs Boulder, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apple Valley
59.5
#1950 nationally
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 13). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 39.7 min). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $62,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, CA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.5 (#1950) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 75,036 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,609 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $62,898 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 39.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+55.8 |
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59.5 Score
Apple Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,609
Population
75,036
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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