Question 1

Is 80305 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80305 in Boulder has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Boulder city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80305 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 80305?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80305 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80305. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 80305 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Boulder. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 80305?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80305 is approximately $999K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80305 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80305 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 80305 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80305 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Boulder. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 80305 scores similarly to the middle tier of Boulder neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Boulder — ZIP 80305

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bear Creek Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Fairview High School	09–12	—	—	—
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park	PK–05	—	—	—
Mesa Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Southern Hills Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Community Montessori School	PK–06	—	—	—
Summit Middle Charter School	06–08	—	—	—