Broomfield County · Colorado+1.7% YoY

Living in Broomfield

Perfectly Positioned Between Denver and Boulder

Median SFH

$600K

Median Condo/TH

$365K

Avg Days on Market

Price Trend (YoY)

+1.7%

Market data current as of May 2, 2026

Overview

Broomfield is the rare suburb that sits truly between Denver and Boulder, with its own county government, strong corporate employment at Interlocken, and US-36 corridor access in both directions. Buyers tend to land here for the practical math — a workable commute to either city, a meaningful retail and amenity base at Flatiron Crossing, and pricing that's softer than Boulder County to the north and steadier than Boulder County's recent declines.

What Makes Broomfield Stand Out

Flatiron Flyer BRT — express service to Denver Union Station
Interlocken corporate employment hub (Oracle, Vail Resorts, others)
Flatiron Crossing — major retail and dining hub
Paul Derda Recreation Center and extensive trails

Housing Snapshot

Inventory ranges widely — 1970s–80s subdivisions in the original Broomfield core, 1990s–2000s master-planned communities at Anthem Highlands and McKay Landing, and current new construction at Anthem Ranch and Baseline. Single-family is dominant; townhomes and condos are concentrated near Flatiron Crossing. The $550K–$800K mid-tier turns over fastest.

Areas Within Broomfield

Anthem Highlands / Anthem Ranch
Master-planned communities on the north end with newer construction and amenities.
Original Broomfield
1970s–80s subdivisions in the central city, established trees, more affordable entry points.
McKay Landing / Wildgrass
Mid-2000s master-planned communities along US-36.
Baseline / North Park
Newest mixed-use development on the southwest end with current 2020s construction.
Interlocken
Townhome and condo product near the corporate office park and Flatiron Crossing.

Getting Around

Union Station

25–40 min via US-36 or Flatiron Flyer

Denver International (DIA)

35–50 min via Pena Boulevard

Interlocken (in-city) / Boulder corridor

0–15 min

Stearns Lake / Lac Amora trails

5–10 min

Schools

Mostly Adams 12 Five Star Schools, with sections in Boulder Valley School District and Jefferson County depending on address. Verify by address — district matters.

What to Know Before You Buy in Broomfield

Broomfield is its own county. Tax rates, services, and school district options differ from neighboring Adams, Boulder, and Jefferson counties — sometimes meaningfully.
School district splits across multiple districts. The Boulder Valley sliver has different boundaries and different feeder schools than the larger Adams 12 portion. Verify before assuming.
Master-planned communities universally have HOA dues, and most newer subdivisions also carry metro-district fees on the property tax bill. Combined, these add $150–$350/month over base ownership.