The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com’s Spring 2022 Emerging Housing Markets Index ranked Boulder in the top ten. “The index examines critical housing market statistics, as well as economic vitality and lifestyle criteria, to identify emerging housing areas with a high quality of life and the potential for future home price appreciation,” according to the index study.

The city of Boulder was ranked sixth on the list. According to the research, “the spring index indicates strong local economies with a mix of private enterprises, health care, higher education, and the presence of government infrastructure and institutions.” “As a result of these reasons, the real estate market is expanding in order to attract and retain entrepreneurs, professionals, and families.”