Q2: Boulder Economic Indicators

Boulder's commercial real estate market continued to navigate challenges through the second quarter of 2026.

2025 Market Profile

Home to a world-class research university, a diverse mix of key industry clusters, major government research facilities, visionary entrepreneurs, and the nation's most highly educated population, Boulder's economy is truly unique in size and diversity.

Boulder County

2025 Boulder County Profile

Boulder County’s vibrant and inclusive local economy ensures your place for success - Come ideate, create, dine, shop, strive, and thrive.

Classroom

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Together, schools and employers can cultivate a skilled, innovative, and adaptable workforce that drives Colorado’s continued growth and economic vitality.

Custom Reporting

Custom Reporting

The Boulder Economic Council has the ability to create customized reports focused on specific data sets. These reports zero in on industry sectors, occupations, job posting analytics, geography, and much more.

2026 Innovation Venture Coming Soon!

Check out our latest Innovation Ventures report (2024) as we prepare for the new 2026 update. This bi-annual report highlights Boulder's status as one of the most desirable places to live, work, and conduct business in the US.

In the News

The Quantum Incubator Welcomes Boulder/Broomfield Tech Talent Sector Partnership for Q4 Convening

By Eileen Drolet | December 9, 2025

Thursday, December 4th, 2025: The Boulder/Broomfield Tech Talent Sector Partnership wrapped up its final convening of 2025 last Thursday, December 4th, at Boulder’s Quantum Incubator. Kendall Read, Interim Director of Operations, welcomed attendees to the newly completed facility and outlined its role in supporting emerging quantum startups. With Boulder evolving into a leading hub for […]

BVSD shows off BoulderMod at Q4 Manufacturing Sector Partnership

By Eileen Drolet | November 17, 2025

The Event For the 2025 Q4 manufacturing sector partnership meeting, attendees convened at BVSD’s technical high school, Apex, on Thursday, November 13th. With this being the final convening of the year, the group took time to reflect on the partnership’s accomplishments and activities throughout 2025. This included a recap of collective efforts, shared successes, and […]

Inside The Data Fog: What Alternative Data Uncovered About the U.S. Economy This Month

By Abdullah Saquib | November 14, 2025

The U.S. government shutdown, grinding into November 2025, has shuttered the federal agencies that publish critical economic data, leaving the Federal Reserve, investors, and business leaders “flying blind.” In this “information void,” a clear consensus of a deteriorating U.S. labor market is emerging from private-sector sources. Weekly data from ADP now shows private employers are shedding an average of 11,250 […]

The $146.5 Million Drive: Inside the CU Football Economic Engine

By Abdullah Saquib | October 14, 2025

The resurgence of the Buffs under Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders has catalyzed an unprecedented economic windfall for Boulder, cementing the university’s role as a primary “anchor institution” for the regional economy. The impact extends far beyond the university’s campus, with the 2024 season alone generating a total regional economic impact of $146.5 million, a 23% increase […]

Boulder Chamber Economic Council

As the economic development arm of the Boulder Chamber, the Economic Council sustains economic vitality through direct support of primary businesses and collaboration with business, industry and community partners

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