Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Vic's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Red Rock Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gabee Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pekoe Sip House
Coffee Shop
Parkway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Baby Goat
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vic's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Logan's Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Alpine Modern
Coffee Shop
Amante
Coffee Shop
Rush II
Coffee Shop
Spruce Confections
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Peep
Coffee Shop
Brewing Market
Coffee Shop
Flatiron Coffee
Coffee Shop
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Woodgrain Bagels
Coffee Shop
Ozo Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Laughing Goat
Coffee Shop
Pekoe Sip House
Coffee Shop
Beleza Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ozo Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Celestial Seasonings Tour
Attraction
Celestial Seasonings Tasting Room
Attraction
Nomad Theatre
Theatre Arts
Swoon Art House
Theatre Arts
The Dairy Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Century Boulder
Cinema
Spruce Pool
Water Park
Wonder Wonder
Theatre Arts
Mork & Mindy Show House
Attraction
Boulder Photo Gallery
Art Gallery
Boulder Dinner Theater
Theatre Arts
Boulder Theater
Theatre Arts
Museum of Boulder at Tebo Center
Museum
Nitro Club
Nightclub
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Shelby American Car Museum
Museum
Folsom Field
Stadium
Muenzinger Auditorium
Cinema
Macky Auditorium
Theatre Arts
CU Art Museum
Museum
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sunflower Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Attraction
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Abo's Pizza
Fast Food
Willow Springs
Alcohol
Boulder Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Moe's Bagel
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Boulder Ice Cream
Sweets
Outback Saloon
Bar
Cosmo's Pizza
Fast Food
The Rayback Collective
Bar
Boulder Beer Company
Bar
Asian Food Market
Deli
Fresh Thymes Marketplace
Deli
Bluff Street Bar & Billiards
Bar
Mediterranean Market
Deli
A-OK Liquors
Alcohol
Whole Foods Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Sanitas Brewing Company
Bar
Twisted Pine Brewing Company
Bar
Blackjack Pizza
Fast Food
Good Times
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
North Boulder Pilates
Gym
The Pilates Center
Gym
Readiance Poweryoga
Gym
Height Performance
Gym
KOA Fit
Gym
Fit Tec
Gym
Kondition Fitness
Gym
Mecha
Gym
Yoga Shala
Gym
Yoga Pod
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Studio Be Yoga
Gym
IronWorks Fitness
Gym
Cryo Fusion
Gym
Core Progression
Gym
Barre 3
Gym
Crossfit Sanitas
Gym
Colorado Powersports
Gym
Boulder Lifting
Gym
Smiley Court Community Center (Formerly)
Community Centre
One Boulder Fitness
Gym
Main Weight Room
Gym
Amana Yoga Studio
Gym
Buldog Yoga
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
India's Grocery
Grocery Store
Sabor A Mexico Panaderia
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
Breadworks
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
University Hill Market & Deli
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Village Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Breakfast Champion
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
East Palo Park
Park
North Palo Park
Park
South Palo Park
Park
Elks Park
Park
Winding Trail Village
Park
Howard Hueston Park
Park
Parkside Park
Park
Elmer's Two Mile Park
Park
Christensen Park
Park
Catalpa Park
Park
Columbine Park
Park
East Mapleton Ball Fields
Park
Pine View Park
Park
Crestview Park
Park
Bluff Park
Park
Melody Park
Park
Salberg Center and Park
Park
Violet Park
Park
Lover's Hill
Park
Greenleaf Park
Park
Child Play Area
Playground
Sinton Park
Park
Holiday Park
Park
Gunbarrel Commons Park
Park
The Bounce Place
Playground
Shops (0) D-
Conoco
Convenience Store
Wink Optical
Optician
Fantastic Cut's
Hairdresser
Salon Fifty4Thirty
Hairdresser
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
Bicycle
Rocket
Convenience Store
Iris Nails
Beauty
Hair Elite
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Bookworm
Books
Angel Nails
Beauty
Tom's Sportique Eyewear
Optician
Freedom Folding Bikes
Bicycle
Boulder Gardens
Florist
Stiletto Nails
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Sturtz & Copeland
Florist
Rocket
Convenience Store
Salas Fashion
Clothing
Boulder Nails
Beauty
LA Nails
Beauty
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Crusier Boutique
Bicycle
Boulder Bicycle Works
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Boulder (A)

2. North Boulder (A)

3. Southeast Boulder (A-)

4. East Boulder (D)

5. Gunbarrel (D)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Palo Park.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Jay Rd & Lonetree Ct
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & Lonetree Ct
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & 47th St
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & 47th St
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & Saint Croix St
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & Saint Croix St
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & Foothills Pkwy
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & 47th St
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & 34th St
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & 34th St
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & 30th St
Bus Stop
Jay St & 30th St
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & 30th St
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & 51st St
Bus Stop
28th St & Palo Pkwy
Bus Stop
3900 Block 28th St
Bus Stop
3900 Block 28th St
Bus Stop
Jay Rd & 51st St
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & Jay Rd
Bus Stop
28th St & Winding Trail Dr
Bus Stop
Hwy 119 & 30th St
Bus Stop
28th St & Jay Rd
Bus Stop
28th St & Jay Rd
Bus Stop
2900 Block Hwy 119
Bus Stop
28th St & Kalmia Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Gunbarrel (A+)

2. East Boulder (A+)

3. Palo Park (A+)

4. Central Boulder (A+)

5. Colorado University (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Palo Park is 148/100 - which is 33% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. East Boulder (A-)

2. Crossroads (A-)

3. Colorado University (B+)

4. Southeast Boulder (F)

5. Gunbarrel (F)

crime A+

Palo Park crime rates are 1,215 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
1,186 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
29 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Gunbarrel (A+)

2. Palo Park (A+)

3. North Boulder (B)

4. South Boulder (B-)

5. Colorado University (B-)

employment A+

The median income in Palo Park is $125,380 - which is 101% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$125,380 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Central Boulder (A)

2. Southeast Boulder (B-)

3. East Boulder (C+)

4. Crossroads (D+)

5. Colorado University (D)

health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Boulder Rural Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Kirk Rathburn
Dentist
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Safeway
Pharmacy
North Boulder Physical Therapy
Doctor
Boulder Smile Design
Dentist
Rock Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Boulder Valley Women's Health Center
Clinic
Boulder Premier Dentistry
Dentist
Crossroads Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
PTI Orthotics
Doctor
Boulder Creek Implant & Oral Surgery
Dentist
Dental Health of Boulder
Dentist
Boulder Fire / Rescue Department Station 5
Fire Station
Boulder Modern Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pearl Street Dental
Dentist
Prairie Wind Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Boulder Police Department
Police
David Evans
Dentist
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Police
Boulder Dental Arts
Dentist
Little Britches
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Boulder (A+)

2. Colorado University (A+)

3. Crossroads (A+)

4. North Boulder (A+)

5. Southeast Boulder (A+)

housing A-

Palo Park home prices are $561,950 - which is 112% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$561,950 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. East Boulder (A+)

2. Gunbarrel (A+)

3. Palo Park (A-)

4. Crossroads (B)

5. Colorado University (B)

schools C+

The Palo Park graduation rate is 99% - which is 14% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Centennial Middle School
Crest View Elementary School
Columbine Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School
Foothill Elementary School
Mountain Shadows Montessori School
Temple Grandin School
Casey Middle School
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
Boulder Country Day School
Eisenhower Elementary School
Boulder Community School/Integrated Studies
High Peaks Elementary School
University Hill Elementary School
Boulder Universal
Flatirons Elementary School
Countryside Montessori School
Nevin Platt Middle School
Horizons K-8 School
Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics
Halcyon School (Special Education)
Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park
High Schools (0) F
Tara Performing Arts High School
September School
Temple Grandin School
Boulder High School
Boulder Prep Charter High School
Boulder Universal
New Vista High School
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Halcyon School (Special Education)
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Boulder (A+)

2. Colorado University (A+)

3. Central Boulder (A)

4. Southeast Boulder (A)

5. Gunbarrel (B+)

ratings A+

Palo Park has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. North Boulder (A+)

2. Colorado University (A-)

3. East Boulder (B)

4. South Boulder (C+)

5. Central Boulder (F)

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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palo Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      East Palo Park
      North Palo Park
      South Palo Park
      Elks Park
      Winding Trail Village
      Howard Hueston Park
      Parkside Park
      Elmer's Two Mile Park

      Entertainment

      Celestial Seasonings Tour
      Celestial Seasonings Tasting Room
      Nomad Theatre
      Swoon Art House
      The Dairy Center for the Arts
      Century Boulder
      Spruce Pool
      Wonder Wonder

      Food & Drink

      Abo's Pizza
      Willow Springs
      Boulder Wine and Spirits
      Papa Murphy's
      Moe's Bagel
      Dairy Queen
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Palo Park? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Palo Park.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palo Park? The cost of living in Palo Park is 148/100 - which is 33% higher than Colorado.
      Palo Park
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      Boulder
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palo Park? Palo Park crime rates are 1,215, which are 67% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,215 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 83

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Palo Park? The median income in Palo Park is $125,380 which is 101% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $125,380127% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,46189% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Palo Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Foothills Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Safeway
      CVS Pharmacy
      Safeway
      King Soopers

      Doctors

      Gunbarrel Family Medicine
      Ideal Dermatology/Skin
      Rocky Mountain Urgent Care & Family Medicine
      Healing Arts Chiropractic
      Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology
      North Boulder Physical Therapy
      North Boulder Physical Therapy
      PTI Orthotics

      A- Housing

      What are Palo Park home prices? Palo Park home prices are $561,950 - which is 112% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $561,950204% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51059% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Palo Park have good schools? The Palo Park graduation rate is 99% - which is 14% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      20% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Palo Park a good place to live? Palo Park has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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