Lived in Boulder from 1999-2015. Had my son at Boulder Foothills Hospital, and raised him there till we got priced out and moved to Denver. I cannot imagine a better place to parent a small child. Parks and playgrounds everywhere, safe hiking trails, nice neighborhoods, public places are kid friendly. Pearl Street Mall is great for kids and adults, and it’s just got beautiful views and wonderful earth energy. It’s the best place I’ve ever lived, but very expensive. I’m grateful for my time there, also did half of my undergraduate degree at CU Boulder. Beautiful campus. Honestly a magical place.
I visited there for a day. Pretty cool town. The college kids were extremely smug however the over 30 people were very friendly and open and chill. Unfortunately it is a college town and couldn't deal with the smug kids being everywhere and expensive so I had to cross it off my list.
That’s a very common experience people share - and I think there are people that love the college town experience and others who pray for summer to arrive so that the campus empties out. Thank you for watching!
There is plenty to Love about Boulder and some of my favorite people live there, so I’m glad you didn’t find any of those things off putting. It really is a great place to live near!
@@destinationdenvercolorado Thanks! And as someone who wants to be more outdoorsy, and get into better shape, I think it'll be motivating! :). Now, to figure out housing. Wish me luck!
I lived there back in the late '90s and it was amazing. I was there when the Dushanbe tea house was installed. I've never had a better time in my life... or a worse, I suppose. I've always wanted to move back but I haven't yet. I don't know whether I'd like it, at this point. Iife turned out to be way different than I imagined; this is a strange planet.
The Dushanbe Tea House is one of my wife’s favorite places! There is still a lot to love about Boulder, so I don’t blame you for thinking about what it would be like to move back!
I moved to Boulder 15yrs ago after being recruited to work here. I bought my modest 4br 2car garage home for $450k. Today I daily get pissed off at people relentlessly bothering me to buy it for $1.2m-$1.5m.. When it hits $2.5 I'll sell it and go back to KY
That is a beautiful position to be in, it’s the perfect example I give to people when they think about buying a home. Sounds like a good retirement plan to me!🙏🏼
feel like this is good and bad at the same time good for you, bad for buyers not judging you though, I'd probably do the same as you, it's just I know the next generation and the next are going to be paying way more out the ass than we imagine right now LOL
@caixiuying8901 The markets have actually changed since I've posted this. My last kid at home will be leaving for school in a few months. So, my wife and I are actually thinking about selling OUT and moving to Longmont or Loveland.
@@caixiuying8901 Sounds like the CA bay area. I know lots of people who bought homes there in the 80's I believe for a couple hundred thousand then sold them a few years ago for well over a million.
I lived in Boulder for 3 years when I was in college. I can honestly say that is the most toxic and narcissistic group of people I have ever been around and I've lived all over the world. I remember I was doing a summer job delivering chairs and tables. Another guy and I were setting tables up and a car behind us pulled out of a parking spot, another car came up and that first car was in its way so they started honking their horn so the first car pulls back into their parking spot. Then it starts pulling out again and then another car shows up and again the first car is in their way so this third car starts honking their horn and they yelled at the first car that "there's other people here a$$hole." So then the first car gets frustrated and starts honking their horn and yelling, then a fourth car shows up and they start honking their horn and yelling at each other. Had they just let this guy pull out of the parking spot he was in all of them would be on their merry way living their lives instead they chose to sit there and be toxic to each other for a couple of minutes. That's Boulder.
I visited Colorado for the first time and Denver specifically. I absolutely loved Denver and didn't want to leave. Needless to say that I will visit next summer and plan to visit Boulder while I will be close.
I really loved Boulder. If you've ever been to northern california, it reminds me a lot of Davis, CA (and maybe parts of Berkeley, CA) but with mountains instead of farmland.
@@CALISUPERSPORT The only parts of Cali I have visited are San Diego and San Jose. I really appreciate your description. Now I have an idea of what to expect. I live in New Mexico and love the mountains.
Engineering (specifically aerospace) and environmental consulting (geology, chemistry, engineering and hydrology degrees applicable) are also pretty big if you want a good paying job outside of tech. People thinking of moving there should also be aware that we really love our marijuana. If youve got little ones who you don't want being exposed to marijuana, you're going to have a hard time in Boulder. You're going to run into people smoking openly in parks, off to the side of the creek-path and pretty much anywhere that isn't on a crowded street
I'm a Boulder resident and have lived here almost all of my life. There's lots to do here for example; I like to Paraglide, and I have smooth access to Denver using RTD Flatiron flyer to and from, I can get almost anywhere in Colorado using the bus and leaving my jeep at home. Your right for the most part. Boulder is Boulder, It is expensive here for real. If you can afford to live in Boulder your doing good on the other hand if you make under the BLN basic living needs you'll not make it if your doing the roommate situation share with someone you can trust that does pay their fair share and not leave you with their bills when they move out. Crime is crime in any city small or large lot has to do with you. So take it for what it is.
I agree with you, and you have some great perspective. There is a lot to love about Boulder, and it is genuinely one of my favorite towns to spend time in!
I lived in Boulder for one year for CU Boulder. I just officially moved out of Boulder just yesterday, and never going back. Had more negative experiences over positive, and it's way too expensive. Keeps getting more expensive. It didn't feel worth it and I'm glad to be out ':)
Boulder is certainly an expensive town and with the lack of new construction there it is certain to only get more so. I am sorry that you didn't enjoy the experience but I'm glad you found a better place to call home! Thank you for watching!
I was a Residential Developer in Boulder County (1998-2005). Your points are valid. I have seen some pleasant changes. Would l live there? No. In the perimeter areas, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Louisville...Yes. Simply put, "Living in Boulder is a cliquish experience". I've never felt that l needed to 'belong' to a tribe. Especially the ones on Boulder.
I am on the same page with you, a lot of people are finding that living close enough to visit Boulder is actually a better fit for them than living IN Boulder. Thank you for watching!
I lived in South Boulder, Gunbarrel, Superior, and Broomfield. Loved my time in all these areas. Wish I were back there. Got pulled home to Maryland-not my place like CO.
I am considering going to college at CU boulder because I love the outdoor lifestyle and they are a good school for filmmaking. I plan on living at the school because the campus is amazing and I live in San Diego CA so I wouldn’t have anywhere else to live. Thanks for the video, good to know more about what I’m getting into. Still can’t wait!!
This is my personal anecdote but most girls I met in California who are from Denver/Aurora/Boulder just seem very gregarious, outgoing, fit, and pretty. I know that's not universal of all Denver women but it's a warm perspective I have on them on top of the amazing sights and lifestyle of that area. Visited last summer and really enjoyed it, minus the meth addicts that lined the trolley system. But the homeless wasn't any worse than big cities in California. And i've seen claims that dating can be toxic there but that's just any big city. The more desirable the city, the more toxic and superficial people it will attract. And people are so much more jaded nowadays in the dating world than the past IMO
Are there many retired people that live there? We are wanting to move when I retire next year. I lived my whole life in south louisiana and I want to move west. Thanks for the video.
Hi Brad! There is, and there’s a great mix of locations that I think appeal to people retiring here, especially the front range. My new neighbors moved here exactly for that purpose. I think if you look at Colorado as a whole, it’s a great state to retire to. Denver itself tends to rank lower on lists strictly because of its cost of living rising, but it’s hard to beat as far as the balance of city and nature.
Problem is,... it's too crowded now. Used to be able to hike the mountains, before the trails were created. Forcing all nature lovers to conform to set paths that you sometimes have to pay park fees to get too. I get why, because of maitainenace and protection issues, but I do miss the days you could hike, and not see another person until you came back down. It is a city now, not the same smaller community township it once was where everyone was kind, polite, and not overtaken by students, or those with weird life theologies.
I understand where you are coming from, many of the same concerns are voiced in Denver and throughout the front range. Colorado has become a highly desired destination and unfortunately that has certainly affected population issues and no doubt how peaceful getting out on a hike and enjoying some sun is, I won’t debate that for a second. I do appreciate you watching and giving your feedback!
@Gelach Lán Ui Chroinin I appreciate you watching! We definitely didn’t skip high rents, cost of living is consistently the biggest drawback most people have for living in town, whether it is buying or renting. I’m sure the college population plays a large factor - Boulder is a huge draw for people moving to the state so that’s only adding to the challenge.
Yes,...totally agree. For those of us that have been here for 30+ years, it is definitely not the same. The influx that came in over the past 10 years have ruined it. They're not classy, no manners , they're not kind, and they do not have the skill og making conversation.
I appreciate you watching and saying so! I've spent more time in Boulder over the last few years since my wife lived there and has so many friends up that way. It is such an interesting town, so polarizing unlike any other place I've ever been to.
Man that story about the people in the restaurant all looking on in disgust because somebody honked their horn blows my mind lol. Having lived in NYC for the past 12 years I couldn't even imagine that haha. Boulder is beautiful and I dig the outdoorsy health culture but the people seem like uptight elitists. I have a buddy who grew up there and told me the show South Park is based on Boulder and the is a very accurate representation of the people there. I'm sure there are some cool people there also like anywhere but it definitely seems like a very weird vibe. I would imagine it's somewhat similar to Park Slope in Brooklyn but maybe even more extreme. Denver sounds much more grounded.
That day with the horn cracked me up for the same reason. I don’t feel out of place in Boulder, I think the people there are friendly and welcoming, they just have a quirkiness about them sometimes. I’m a Denver living and visit Boulder type of person as well, but the people who love Boulder do genuinely LOVE Boulder.
Awesome video, thinking about visiting and/or moving to Colorado and this was very informative. Maybe a dumb question, but what do you think about Colorado and proximity to yellowstone in general?
That’s not a dumb question at all. It’s still quite a drive to get up there, I think the drive to Jackson hole alone is about nine hours and depending on which route you take to get to Yellowstone it’s between 10 to 11 hours. 100% worth the drive in my opinion, though!
Seems that the only reason Boulder is so expensive is because of zoning laws/NIMBY mindset preventing new construction. I see plenty of space for new development.
Boulder officials have actively bought open land for years, and will never allow someone to build on it. The green belt as you approach the city is one of the best visuals, and they don’t want anyone messing with that. Construction in Boulder is one of the toughest challenges in the state, no doubt about it!
@@destinationdenvercolorado Sure, until something goes wrong with the budget and they are forced to sell the land, just like with anything else. That or the pressure from people that pay taxes in boulder but can't own due to the outrageous prices. Anyways this is very similar to the NIMBY behavior in California.
I've lived here 40 years, and the only thingI don't like about is TOO MANY PEOPLE. There is plenty of transportation, you're wrong on that, Biggest crime here is bike theft, big time,
Thank you for watching Eileen, and I agree on the transportation angle - the busing system is superb. I had heard the bike theft issue was significant, so it’s interesting to get that confirmed from a local, thank you for that!
Also Boulder is crowded, traffic is awful, parking a challenge....rent is outrageous, as are home prices...well basically all of Boulder county......Ugh.....
Tough to argue with you there - that's pretty much verbatim the negatives most of my Boulder people share with me. The expense of living there is definitely challenge #1 for just about anyone I talk to. Thank you for watching!!
The gentrification of Boulder has destroyed what used to be a nice small town. It’s painful to visit, so much attitude and entitlement. It’s pretty much ruined. Sad to see it happen to a beautiful place.
Are any of the towns surrounding boulder walkable and nice like boulder? Seems like the bike routes in boulder set it apart as well but you didn’t mention that
The biking trails are a huge piece of Boulder and definitely something I want to chat about in other video. There’s a trail that links Boulder to several other communities. Louisville, Lafayette, Niwot and Erie might all be worth a look. They’re close to Boulder and are great smaller towns. I’m a huge fan of Lafayette and Louisville in particular.
Longmont & north, though Boulder has the BEST bus system. Housing always goes up like crazy every time there is a huge fire or earthquake in CA. Lots of advantages for Vegans, vegetarians aren't as easy outside Boulder... but it will cost. Honking in Boulder is considered rude and related to rude people from rude states.
@@nunnayrbznez7745 the honking definitely makes sense, it was just a fresh experience for a first visit but something I understand now. Totally agree on the vegetarian piece, and I have heard the California fire aspect from a few people now. Very interesting!
I have worked in boulder for 6 years and it is seriously overrated. There are a lot of nearby towns that are much more charming. Traffic and population density are big problems.
I get this from a lot of people in that area. I think Boulder is a very hot and cold town for people, some love it and others don’t quite understand why it’s SO desirable and expensive. I appreciate you watching!
i live in western PA i want to move i dont know where!!!!!!!!!! i dont want to go back to florida!!!!! i need help!!!!!!!!!!!! im with my girlfriend and two cats
2:00 when I was there there was a green belt surrounding Boulder which was limiting expansion and keeping it nice is it still that way. If you can tolerate the nonsense, and a lot of weird behavior. Maybe it's not such a bad place. But there's a lot of obnoxious people and even snooty if you don't believe the way that they believe. And a lot of it's not even liberal it's just weird. Like headphones on the drink, that's a good example😂 And a lot of them are phonies to say they are outdoorsy when they are not.😅 They're at home playing Xbox and smoking pot and they've never worked out in their life. It's a lot of little skinny guys that are not in shape and they're so proud of how thin they are😅
@@destinationdenvercolorado I used the live in Boulder back in the 90's. I was there a few years ago, and disappointed to see how things were falling apart.
On many of the factors, yes, the nature of this video is to point out the drawbacks of the town. Many of those will be minor and people certainly aren’t bothered by all of them.
There is that reputation, blown out of proportion in my opinion, and not untypical of towns that house a massive university. It’s certainly not for everyone and one of the more polarizing areas in all of Colorado.
45 minutes to an hour from Denver? What are you talking about? My house is in south Boulder and I'm 25 miles from Denver. It takes me 30 minutes to get to Denver easily. Do your research. 🙄
30 minutes from South Boulder with no traffic… if you’re speeding? I make the drive routinely and 45 minutes to an hour seemed like a safe average. People live in different parts of Boulder and on the southeast side of Denver - drive times can be different. Thanks for watching!
@@destinationdenvercolorado I've lived and owned in south Boulder since 2016, and go to Denver weekly for events on weekdays and weekends. It has never taken me past 35 minutes to get to downtown Denver from South Boulder in the Martin Acres area. I guess if you're talking rush hour then your assessment makes sense, but across the board you're way off.
@@uneedborda Im definitely being conservative and looking at higher traffic times. I’d also rather be conservatively high - there’s times as an example that I can get from my house in Lakewood and get to DTC in 20 minutes and times where that is doubled. I can acknowledge I should have left it at about 45 minutes, an hour is excessive in most any case.
@@destinationdenvercolorado well I'm just stating as someone who actually lives in Boulder I've never experienced a 45 minute or higher commute to Denver, ever.
@@uneedborda I get that - I think you need to consider you are coming from the closest part of Boulder. Google driving from Wash Park to North Boulder and it’s 43 minutes with no traffic. I get your point - but your saying I didn’t do my research and you are one person driving from the part of Boulder closest to Denver. I think that’s an overreach - respectfully.
I definitely feel a love / hate vibe about Boulder that’s unique, there’s not a lot of middle ground for the people I’ve talked to. Did you enjoy CU itself? I appreciate you watching!
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Lived in Boulder from 1999-2015. Had my son at Boulder Foothills Hospital, and raised him there till we got priced out and moved to Denver. I cannot imagine a better place to parent a small child. Parks and playgrounds everywhere, safe hiking trails, nice neighborhoods, public places are kid friendly. Pearl Street Mall is great for kids and adults, and it’s just got beautiful views and wonderful earth energy. It’s the best place I’ve ever lived, but very expensive. I’m grateful for my time there, also did half of my undergraduate degree at CU Boulder. Beautiful campus. Honestly a magical place.
Thank you so much for sharing this perspective! My friends in Boulder absolutely love the town, and can't imagine living anywhere else.
I visited there for a day. Pretty cool town. The college kids were extremely smug however the over 30 people were very friendly and open and chill. Unfortunately it is a college town and couldn't deal with the smug kids being everywhere and expensive so I had to cross it off my list.
That’s a very common experience people share - and I think there are people that love the college town experience and others who pray for summer to arrive so that the campus empties out. Thank you for watching!
That was my experience with the kids at CU. It was easy to forget you were in a college town most days, though.
Who else is here after Coach Prime took the Colorado job?
Can’t wait to check out Boulder in the Fall and catch a football game 🤠
It’ll be a hot ticket, everyone’s excited for the hire!
The drinks part, headphones and vibrations sounds so cool! I guess I am actually that eccentric 😂😂😂❤
It was a really cool space, I like a little quirkiness myself! Haha. Thank you so much for watching!
Cycling from Boulder to Estes and then climbing Longs Peak. What a ride!
I have heard that ride is amazing - that is quite the run, I love it!
Watched this and it didn't dissuade me from moving to/near Boulder. :). Thanks! :)
There is plenty to Love about Boulder and some of my favorite people live there, so I’m glad you didn’t find any of those things off putting. It really is a great place to live near!
@@destinationdenvercolorado Thanks! And as someone who wants to be more outdoorsy, and get into better shape, I think it'll be motivating! :). Now, to figure out housing. Wish me luck!
I lived there back in the late '90s and it was amazing. I was there when the Dushanbe tea house was installed. I've never had a better time in my life... or a worse, I suppose. I've always wanted to move back but I haven't yet. I don't know whether I'd like it, at this point. Iife turned out to be way different than I imagined; this is a strange planet.
The Dushanbe Tea House is one of my wife’s favorite places! There is still a lot to love about Boulder, so I don’t blame you for thinking about what it would be like to move back!
SUPER helpful, thank you!
My pleasure, thank you so much for watching!
I moved to Boulder 15yrs ago after being recruited to work here. I bought my modest 4br 2car garage home for $450k. Today I daily get pissed off at people relentlessly bothering me to buy it for $1.2m-$1.5m.. When it hits $2.5 I'll sell it and go back to KY
That is a beautiful position to be in, it’s the perfect example I give to people when they think about buying a home. Sounds like a good retirement plan to me!🙏🏼
feel like this is good and bad at the same time
good for you, bad for buyers
not judging you though, I'd probably do the same as you, it's just I know the next generation and the next are going to be paying way more out the ass than we imagine right now LOL
@caixiuying8901 The markets have actually changed since I've posted this. My last kid at home will be leaving for school in a few months. So, my wife and I are actually thinking about selling OUT and moving to Longmont or Loveland.
@@caixiuying8901 Sounds like the CA bay area. I know lots of people who bought homes there in the 80's I believe for a couple hundred thousand then sold them a few years ago for well over a million.
Betcha they just want to flip for profit.
I’ve always found it interesting how the flatirons look different depending on what angle you’re viewing them from.
My wife said the same thing the last time we hiked them and admittedly I have never realized just how much they do. They're gorgeous!
I lived in Boulder for 3 years when I was in college. I can honestly say that is the most toxic and narcissistic group of people I have ever been around and I've lived all over the world. I remember I was doing a summer job delivering chairs and tables. Another guy and I were setting tables up and a car behind us pulled out of a parking spot, another car came up and that first car was in its way so they started honking their horn so the first car pulls back into their parking spot. Then it starts pulling out again and then another car shows up and again the first car is in their way so this third car starts honking their horn and they yelled at the first car that "there's other people here a$$hole." So then the first car gets frustrated and starts honking their horn and yelling, then a fourth car shows up and they start honking their horn and yelling at each other. Had they just let this guy pull out of the parking spot he was in all of them would be on their merry way living their lives instead they chose to sit there and be toxic to each other for a couple of minutes. That's Boulder.
I agree
That could easily be Florida too though, especially south Florida.
I visited Colorado for the first time and Denver specifically.
I absolutely loved Denver and didn't want to leave. Needless
to say that I will visit next summer and plan to visit Boulder
while I will be close.
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed your trip, Colorado is a beautiful state! Boulder really is breathtaking, I think you’ll enjoy traveling there!!
@@destinationdenvercolorado I appreciate it! I plan to visit Boulder and Colorado
Springs when I visit Denver again.
I really loved Boulder. If you've ever been to northern california, it reminds me a lot of Davis, CA (and maybe parts of Berkeley, CA) but with mountains instead of farmland.
@@CALISUPERSPORT The only parts of Cali I have visited are San Diego and San Jose.
I really appreciate your description. Now I have an idea of what to expect. I live in New
Mexico and love the mountains.
Engineering (specifically aerospace) and environmental consulting (geology, chemistry, engineering and hydrology degrees applicable) are also pretty big if you want a good paying job outside of tech. People thinking of moving there should also be aware that we really love our marijuana. If youve got little ones who you don't want being exposed to marijuana, you're going to have a hard time in Boulder. You're going to run into people smoking openly in parks, off to the side of the creek-path and pretty much anywhere that isn't on a crowded street
That is some solid insight - and I appreciate you sharing it! Thank you!!!
I'm a Boulder resident and have lived here almost all of my life. There's lots to do here for example; I like to Paraglide, and I have smooth access to Denver using RTD Flatiron flyer to and from, I can get almost anywhere in Colorado using the bus and leaving my jeep at home. Your right for the most part. Boulder is Boulder, It is expensive here for real. If you can afford to live in Boulder your doing good on the other hand if you make under the BLN basic living needs you'll not make it if your doing the roommate situation share with someone you can trust that does pay their fair share and not leave you with their bills when they move out. Crime is crime in any city small or large lot has to do with you. So take it for what it is.
I agree with you, and you have some great perspective. There is a lot to love about Boulder, and it is genuinely one of my favorite towns to spend time in!
I lived in Boulder for one year for CU Boulder. I just officially moved out of Boulder just yesterday, and never going back. Had more negative experiences over positive, and it's way too expensive. Keeps getting more expensive. It didn't feel worth it and I'm glad to be out ':)
Boulder is certainly an expensive town and with the lack of new construction there it is certain to only get more so. I am sorry that you didn't enjoy the experience but I'm glad you found a better place to call home! Thank you for watching!
I was a Residential Developer in Boulder County (1998-2005). Your points are valid. I have seen some pleasant changes. Would l live there? No. In the perimeter areas, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Louisville...Yes. Simply put, "Living in Boulder is a cliquish experience". I've never felt that l needed to 'belong' to a tribe. Especially the ones on Boulder.
I am on the same page with you, a lot of people are finding that living close enough to visit Boulder is actually a better fit for them than living IN Boulder. Thank you for watching!
I lived in South Boulder, Gunbarrel, Superior, and Broomfield. Loved my time in all these areas. Wish I were back there. Got pulled home to Maryland-not my place like CO.
Thank you so much for watching and for sharing that! I hope you get the chance to come back!!
I am considering going to college at CU boulder because I love the outdoor lifestyle and they are a good school for filmmaking. I plan on living at the school because the campus is amazing and I live in San Diego CA so I wouldn’t have anywhere else to live. Thanks for the video, good to know more about what I’m getting into. Still can’t wait!!
You are so very welcome, I hope you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!
This is my personal anecdote but most girls I met in California who are from Denver/Aurora/Boulder just seem very gregarious, outgoing, fit, and pretty. I know that's not universal of all Denver women but it's a warm perspective I have on them on top of the amazing sights and lifestyle of that area. Visited last summer and really enjoyed it, minus the meth addicts that lined the trolley system. But the homeless wasn't any worse than big cities in California. And i've seen claims that dating can be toxic there but that's just any big city. The more desirable the city, the more toxic and superficial people it will attract. And people are so much more jaded nowadays in the dating world than the past IMO
Are there many retired people that live there? We are wanting to move when I retire next year. I lived my whole life in south louisiana and I want to move west. Thanks for the video.
Hi Brad! There is, and there’s a great mix of locations that I think appeal to people retiring here, especially the front range. My new neighbors moved here exactly for that purpose.
I think if you look at Colorado as a whole, it’s a great state to retire to. Denver itself tends to rank lower on lists strictly because of its cost of living rising, but it’s hard to beat as far as the balance of city and nature.
Move to Arvada...near the foothills but more reasonably priced
Problem is,... it's too crowded now. Used to be able to hike the mountains, before the trails were created. Forcing all nature lovers to conform to set paths that you sometimes have to pay park fees to get too. I get why, because of maitainenace and protection issues, but I do miss the days you could hike, and not see another person until you came back down. It is a city now, not the same smaller community township it once was where everyone was kind, polite, and not overtaken by students, or those with weird life theologies.
I understand where you are coming from, many of the same concerns are voiced in Denver and throughout the front range. Colorado has become a highly desired destination and unfortunately that has certainly affected population issues and no doubt how peaceful getting out on a hike and enjoying some sun is, I won’t debate that for a second. I do appreciate you watching and giving your feedback!
@Gelach Lán Ui Chroinin I appreciate you watching! We definitely didn’t skip high rents, cost of living is consistently the biggest drawback most people have for living in town, whether it is buying or renting. I’m sure the college population plays a large factor - Boulder is a huge draw for people moving to the state so that’s only adding to the challenge.
@Gelach Lán Ui Chroinin I understand, just didn’t want you to think we were missing things! I appreciate you!
Yes,...totally agree. For those of us that have been here for 30+ years, it is definitely not the same. The influx that came in over the past 10 years have ruined it. They're not classy, no manners , they're not kind, and they do not have the skill og making conversation.
Agree!! I was just there today...traffic, new builds, old stuff gone...too many people...yuck. I miss the old Boulder when I lived there in late 90's
I grew up here until 25/26, and yes. Everything you say here is true. Boulderites are their own breed of people. DUSHANBE is my weekly destination.
I appreciate you watching and saying so! I've spent more time in Boulder over the last few years since my wife lived there and has so many friends up that way. It is such an interesting town, so polarizing unlike any other place I've ever been to.
Man that story about the people in the restaurant all looking on in disgust because somebody honked their horn blows my mind lol. Having lived in NYC for the past 12 years I couldn't even imagine that haha. Boulder is beautiful and I dig the outdoorsy health culture but the people seem like uptight elitists. I have a buddy who grew up there and told me the show South Park is based on Boulder and the is a very accurate representation of the people there. I'm sure there are some cool people there also like anywhere but it definitely seems like a very weird vibe. I would imagine it's somewhat similar to Park Slope in Brooklyn but maybe even more extreme. Denver sounds much more grounded.
That day with the horn cracked me up for the same reason. I don’t feel out of place in Boulder, I think the people there are friendly and welcoming, they just have a quirkiness about them sometimes. I’m a Denver living and visit Boulder type of person as well, but the people who love Boulder do genuinely LOVE Boulder.
Awesome video, thinking about visiting and/or moving to Colorado and this was very informative.
Maybe a dumb question, but what do you think about Colorado and proximity to yellowstone in general?
That’s not a dumb question at all. It’s still quite a drive to get up there, I think the drive to Jackson hole alone is about nine hours and depending on which route you take to get to Yellowstone it’s between 10 to 11 hours. 100% worth the drive in my opinion, though!
Seems that the only reason Boulder is so expensive is because of zoning laws/NIMBY mindset preventing new construction. I see plenty of space for new development.
Boulder officials have actively bought open land for years, and will never allow someone to build on it. The green belt as you approach the city is one of the best visuals, and they don’t want anyone messing with that. Construction in Boulder is one of the toughest challenges in the state, no doubt about it!
@@destinationdenvercolorado Sure, until something goes wrong with the budget and they are forced to sell the land, just like with anything else. That or the pressure from people that pay taxes in boulder but can't own due to the outrageous prices. Anyways this is very similar to the NIMBY behavior in California.
I've lived here 40 years, and the only thingI don't like about is TOO MANY PEOPLE. There is plenty of transportation, you're wrong on that, Biggest crime here is bike theft, big time,
Thank you for watching Eileen, and I agree on the transportation angle - the busing system is superb. I had heard the bike theft issue was significant, so it’s interesting to get that confirmed from a local, thank you for that!
Very good video thank you.
Thank you so much for watching, Michele!!!
Well, the more I listen to you the more I like this place my men hahaha
Haha, I can’t blame you there, it’s popular for a reason!
Please do a video about Fort Collins!
I will have that out in just a few weeks!!! I am working on videos covering the northern part of Colorado as we speak!!!!
Cost of living issue is confusing when I see a 2BR recently renovated for $860/mo.
That’s inexpensive imo.
I’d be interested to see where it’s located and what renovations were made. $860 a month for a two bedroom sounds a little too good to be true.
@@destinationdenvercolorado yea I think it’s one of the CL scammers
That's for a single bedroom, not for both.
Two bedroom in Boulder will run ya $2500- $3k/month
Also Boulder is crowded, traffic is awful, parking a challenge....rent is outrageous, as are home prices...well basically all of Boulder county......Ugh.....
Tough to argue with you there - that's pretty much verbatim the negatives most of my Boulder people share with me. The expense of living there is definitely challenge #1 for just about anyone I talk to. Thank you for watching!!
Only one reason not to move to Boulder. It's too expensive
You won’t get much argument from me in that - I enjoy Boulder more and more each time I’m there, but it’s definitely pricey! Thank you for watching!
Should be interesting for Coach Prime. I somewhat worry for him in Boulder. 😬
He’s already the most loved man in town, I think he’ll build a winner!
The gentrification of Boulder has destroyed what used to be a nice small town. It’s painful to visit, so much attitude and entitlement. It’s pretty much ruined. Sad to see it happen to a beautiful place.
only about 10% of people in Boulder are from Boulder and I'm one of the lucky few...😎
I can imagine it’s a pretty tough area to leave if you don’t have to, such a gorgeous place!
Great
Thank you!
Are any of the towns surrounding boulder walkable and nice like boulder? Seems like the bike routes in boulder set it apart as well but you didn’t mention that
The biking trails are a huge piece of Boulder and definitely something I want to chat about in other video. There’s a trail that links Boulder to several other communities. Louisville, Lafayette, Niwot and Erie might all be worth a look. They’re close to Boulder and are great smaller towns. I’m a huge fan of Lafayette and Louisville in particular.
Longmont & north, though Boulder has the BEST bus system. Housing always goes up like crazy every time there is a huge fire or earthquake in CA. Lots of advantages for Vegans, vegetarians aren't as easy outside Boulder... but it will cost. Honking in Boulder is considered rude and related to rude people from rude states.
@@nunnayrbznez7745 the honking definitely makes sense, it was just a fresh experience for a first visit but something I understand now. Totally agree on the vegetarian piece, and I have heard the California fire aspect from a few people now. Very interesting!
There isn't any town quite like Boulder. Fort Collins may get a little closer.
@@rhoweiss539 Yep, I have always liked Fort Collins. It's not Boulder, but it does have its own charm.
I have worked in boulder for 6 years and it is seriously overrated. There are a lot of nearby towns that are much more charming. Traffic and population density are big problems.
I get this from a lot of people in that area. I think Boulder is a very hot and cold town for people, some love it and others don’t quite understand why it’s SO desirable and expensive. I appreciate you watching!
i live in western PA i want to move i dont know where!!!!!!!!!! i dont want to go back to florida!!!!! i need help!!!!!!!!!!!! im with my girlfriend and two cats
Are you thinking about looking at Colorado? We like cats too! Haha
@@destinationdenvercolorado 🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻🤝🏻
Arvada a Denver Suburb less expensive but close to foothills
I’m here because of prime time. I will be visiting Denver in May Deion sealed the deal for me. 😂
He’s going to be a huge draw, no doubt about it!
Check out Arvada cheaper...chiller people near bikepaths hwy busses lightrail and close to foothills
That´s why I´m attending CU online, Can´t afford it;
It is definitely pricey, no doubt about it!
Good review
I appreciate you watching and saying so, Bill!
Bears and mountain lions?
Just buy them drinks and they will treat you fine
2:00 when I was there there was a green belt surrounding Boulder which was limiting expansion and keeping it nice is it still that way.
If you can tolerate the nonsense, and a lot of weird behavior. Maybe it's not such a bad place. But there's a lot of obnoxious people and even snooty if you don't believe the way that they believe. And a lot of it's not even liberal it's just weird. Like headphones on the drink, that's a good example😂
And a lot of them are phonies to say they are outdoorsy when they are not.😅 They're at home playing Xbox and smoking pot and they've never worked out in their life. It's a lot of little skinny guys that are not in shape and they're so proud of how thin they are😅
Its the students, they consume ALL the housing driving rents through the roof
I will be bikepacking into boulder, Colorado in a few months.
I would love to do something like that - just wait until you get your first look at the city - breathtaking!
@@destinationdenvercolorado I used the live in Boulder back in the 90's. I was there a few years ago, and disappointed to see how things were falling apart.
Nice. Jealous.
@@mfh6982 if you are jealous, please stay away. I don't want any problems. I don't make any money. You have more than i do.
@@anneliesevoelker2502 Nothing to see here. Who says the internet is crazy and its where crazy people go to be crazy?
Deion Sanders is on the way!
I always hoped he would play for the Broncos, so it’s nice to finally get him here, one way or the other!
Yep making the move
No shit you don’t honk your horn in Boulder! Don’t come here !
I respect it, I won’t be honking my horn there! Haha
Liberal college town, nuff said.
It’s definitely not for everyone, haha.
yeah, much better at a place like Bob Jones Univ in Greenville. 😵💫😂
Because it is primarily international students. Has been for many decades.
Boulder is nice ..the people are not 😂😆
I’ve definitely run into a few of those types! Haha. Thanks for watching!
Not what I have seen. Most seem very polite
I'm nice.
I’ve lived here almost my whole life and the people are great. Also I’ve never heard of someone “not liking outdoors”
There really isn’t much crime I have never seen crime on pearl. In fact I haven’t even seen a homeless person that isn’t kind
I lived in Boulder all my life wouldn’t move any where else except it’s very liberal and woke, the ppl are very annoying 😊
I appreciate the perspective, thank you!!
Nit picking at a high level.
On many of the factors, yes, the nature of this video is to point out the drawbacks of the town. Many of those will be minor and people certainly aren’t bothered by all of them.
Nope
Liberal "Freak Show".
There is that reputation, blown out of proportion in my opinion, and not untypical of towns that house a massive university. It’s certainly not for everyone and one of the more polarizing areas in all of Colorado.
There something wrong with the people in boulder .. hidden lies
Everybody is a freak...that you don't like. Very freaky.
"Nit Peaking" at a new level.
I could have stated that better. Not quite my type.
45 minutes to an hour from Denver? What are you talking about? My house is in south Boulder and I'm 25 miles from Denver. It takes me 30 minutes to get to Denver easily. Do your research. 🙄
30 minutes from South Boulder with no traffic… if you’re speeding? I make the drive routinely and 45 minutes to an hour seemed like a safe average. People live in different parts of Boulder and on the southeast side of Denver - drive times can be different. Thanks for watching!
@@destinationdenvercolorado I've lived and owned in south Boulder since 2016, and go to Denver weekly for events on weekdays and weekends. It has never taken me past 35 minutes to get to downtown Denver from South Boulder in the Martin Acres area.
I guess if you're talking rush hour then your assessment makes sense, but across the board you're way off.
@@uneedborda Im definitely being conservative and looking at higher traffic times. I’d also rather be conservatively high - there’s times as an example that I can get from my house in Lakewood and get to DTC in 20 minutes and times where that is doubled. I can acknowledge I should have left it at about 45 minutes, an hour is excessive in most any case.
@@destinationdenvercolorado well I'm just stating as someone who actually lives in Boulder I've never experienced a 45 minute or higher commute to Denver, ever.
@@uneedborda I get that - I think you need to consider you are coming from the closest part of Boulder. Google driving from Wash Park to North Boulder and it’s 43 minutes with no traffic. I get your point - but your saying I didn’t do my research and you are one person driving from the part of Boulder closest to Denver. I think that’s an overreach - respectfully.
Most overrated city in the most overrated state on earth.
I appreciate the feedback and that you would take the time to watch!
People's opinions on vaccinations tells me all i need to know about how "aware" they are.
I suppose that all depends on who you're asking, but I don't dive into things like that - I don't feel like arguing with 50% of any topic. haha
I attended CU. Don’t worry, you’ll never get me back to Boulder.
I definitely feel a love / hate vibe about Boulder that’s unique, there’s not a lot of middle ground for the people I’ve talked to. Did you enjoy CU itself? I appreciate you watching!
Please take more with you.
@@krystalMtn Sorry. No matter how hard I try, I can’t stop Californians from heading your way. I’m lying . We all want to be rid of the same people.
housing wont be a problem when ppl start moving because of the new arrivals trashing it
and nederland is even more expensive
Boulder is geographically smaller than Denver!! Fucking brilliant
That is the cliff note of my comment but not exactly the intent of the entire statement. Haha. I appreciate you watching!