Boulder cap rate
The cap rate in Boulder is 1.6%, ranking #2,837 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
1.6%
Ranks #2,837 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 92%.
- vs. national median3.4%Boulder is lower than the U.S. median
- vs. Colorado median2.6%Boulder is lower than the Colorado median
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What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
Boulder cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in Boulder?
The cap rate in Boulder is 1.6%, which ranks #2,837 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in Boulder above or below the national average?
Boulder is lower than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 92% of U.S. counties.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
Boulder is lower than the Colorado median of 2.6%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.