Life in Boulder Creek research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Boulder Creek over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Boulder Creek:
The population in Boulder Creek is 5,353.
The median home value in Boulder Creek is $738,002.
The median income in Boulder Creek is $106,842.
The cost of living in Boulder Creek is 166 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Boulder Creek is $1,844.
The unemployment rate in Boulder Creek is 9.2%.
The poverty rate in Boulder Creek is 5.1%.
The average high in Boulder Creek is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
Cost of living in Boulder Creek summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Boulder Creek. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Boulder Creek is 166 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Boulder Creek is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Boulder Creek is $738,002.
The median income in Boulder Creek is $106,842.
| Living Expense | Boulder Creek | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 280 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 132 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 134 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Boulder Creek is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
There are 45.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Boulder Creek |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Boulder Creek is 5,353. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,353 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 5,492 | 3.5% |
| 2021 | 5,308 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 5,305 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 5,182 | 10.0% |
| 2018 | 4,712 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 4,359 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 4,442 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 4,481 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 4,741 | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 5,149 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 5,188 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 5,337 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 5,386 | - |
71.8% White with 3,844 White residents.
0.7% African American with 37 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 98 Asian residents.
0.6% Hawaiian with 30 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 73 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 336 Two Or More residents.
17.2% Hispanic with 922 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Boulder Creek | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Boulder Creek is 47.7% female with 2,550 female residents.
Boulder Creek is 52.3% male with 2,802 male residents.
| Gender | Boulder Creek | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed high school / ged.
32.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Boulder Creek completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Boulder Creek | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Boulder Creek earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Boulder Creek earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in Boulder Creek earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Boulder Creek earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Boulder Creek earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Boulder Creek earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Boulder Creek earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Boulder Creek earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.4% of households in Boulder Creek earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.9% of households in Boulder Creek earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Boulder Creek | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.4% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.9% | 19.4% | 12.6% |