Boulder City : Nevada
Living a Small town Lifestyle in Boulder City, Nevada
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Where to Retire in Boulder City and Home Prices
There are places for every age person to live in Boulder City, including those of retirement age. See active communities link at left. The price of homes here have been on the rise the last few years, and Zillow reports the median home value was $494,288 in mid-2022, up over 22% during the past year.
What Is Special about Boulder City
Boulder City was named as one of the 25 Best Places to Retire by Money Magazine.
What Is Not Special about Boulder City
Boulder City is remote and still has vestiges of being the government built town that it is. Summers are really hot.
Climate and Physical Environment
Boulder City is in the southern tip of Nevada near Arizona and Utah. Average winter temperature is in the mid 40's with the average July temp about 90. This is a desert, relieved by the presence of Lake Mead.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Boulder City Library has an impressive operating budget over $1.5 million. There is a municipal golf course. Las Vegas is within 20 miles so there is plenty of culture and entertainment there.
Crime
The crime rate is quite low with an index of 81 vs. the national average of 270 (2019).
Medical Facilities
Boulder City has its own hospital and emergency room. The next closest hospital is located in Henderson, which is roughly a 15 minute drive.
Transportation
Citizens Area Transit (city bus) has routes that include Boulder City.
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