City profile · Nevada · Census ACS 2023

Boulder City, NV

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Boulder City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

14,888
Residents
$69,145
Median income
$424,200
Median home
$1,735
Median rent (state)

Boulder City - the verdict

Nationally, Boulder City sits in the 48th percentile for household income and the 68th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

48th
percentile, household income
79th
percentile, home value
70th
percentile, median rent
68th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Boulder City, NV

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 14,888 residents in Boulder City, a small town within Nevada. Boulder City households earn a median of $69,145 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.7%. Home values in Boulder City run a median of $424,200, and the median resident age is 51.8 years. About 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 46.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 7 residential building permits were authorized in Boulder City (Construction Slowdown), down 79% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Boulder City reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 898.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Nevada tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nevada scores 100.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,735 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Nevada's average monthly utility costs around $190 (state average). Workers in Boulder City report an average commute of 20.4 minutes, with 78.1% driving alone and 11.6% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

14,888 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nevada

Median Household Income

$69,145 /yr

Poverty 6.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nevada average

How does Boulder City compare to other US cities?

Where Boulder City sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 48% higher than other cities
Home value 79% pricier than other cities
Median rent 70% pricier than other cities
Safety 68% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Nevada alone, Boulder City ranks #1 of 10 Nevada cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Boulder City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nevada only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nevada-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Nevada's city distribution

Among the 111 Nevada cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Boulder City ranks #34 - the 69th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Boulder City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#63 of 101
38th percentile in Nevada
Median Gross Rent
#16 of 111
64th percentile in Nevada
Median Home Value
#35 of 97
64th percentile in Nevada
Poverty Rate
#44 of 111
59th percentile in Nevada
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#34 of 111
69th percentile in Nevada

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nevada only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

48thIncome percentile
68thSafety percentile

48th percentile nationally for median household income · 68th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Boulder City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Boulder City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Boulder City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Boulder City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$424,200 21st percentile more affordable than 21% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Boulder City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Boulder City, NV Boulder City, NV's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Boulder City, NV-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Boulder City, NV median $69,145/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Boulder City, NV's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Boulder City, NV. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
14,888
Median Income
$69,145
Median Home Value
$424,200
Median Age
51.8
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor force participation
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
898.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
182.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
716.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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14,850 residents14,900 residents14,950 residents15,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 14,900 residents 14,884 residents ▼ -0.1%
Boulder City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
7
housing units authorized
Single-Family
7
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 33
2020 34
2021 40
2022 20
2023 18
2024 7

Permit volume decreased 79% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.4 minutes
Drive Alone
78.1%
Carpool
4.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
3.1%
Work from Home
11.6%
Other
2.2%

Based on 5,535 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nevada - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$30
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$190
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nevada state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nevada state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Boulder City sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,735/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nevada

Spring Creek
14,967 people
Dayton
15,873 people
Spanish Springs
17,512 people
Gardnerville Ranchos
12,185 people
Cold Springs
11,223 people
Fallon
9,371 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Boulder City's 14,888 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fort Payne, AL
14,886 people
Glenn Dale, MD
14,896 people
Loganville, GA
14,878 people
Hereford, TX
14,874 people
Yauco zona urbana, PR
14,903 people
Oldsmar, FL
14,872 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Boulder City's $69,145 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Moundville, AL
$69,146 median income
Southport, IN
$69,148 median income
Hamlin, NY
$69,142 median income
Valley Springs, AR
$69,141 median income
Kendale Lakes, FL
$69,150 median income
Prescott, AZ
$69,151 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Boulder City, NV Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Boulder City, NV - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.6% 8.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.4% White 86.6% Black or African American 1.6% Asian 1.2% American Indian 0.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 8.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Boulder City compares to nearby Nevada cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Boulder City (this city) 14,888 $69,145
Spring Creek 14,967 $104,381
Dayton 15,873 $91,221
Spanish Springs 17,512 $121,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NV FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Boulder City, NV?

What is the population of Boulder City, NV? +

14,888 people live in Boulder City, NV according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Boulder City, NV? +

Median annual household income in Boulder City runs $69,145, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Boulder City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Boulder City; the closest available measure is the Nevada state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nevada vary by metro area.

Is Boulder City, NV safe? +

Boulder City has a total crime rate of 898.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Boulder City, NV? +

Homes in Boulder City carry a median value of $424,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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