Palo Park
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
One of Boulder's more affordable neighborhoods with a diverse housing mix (from Craftsman bungalows to manufactured homes) about 4 miles northeast of downtown. Median around $776K. Multiple subdivisions, parks, and highly rated schools serve this bike-accessible area. A practical north Boulder option at a below-median price point.
Community Anchors
- Pearl Street Mall (4-block pedestrian promenade, 200+ shops/restaurants)
- CU Boulder campus (flagship state university, 35,000 students)
- Chautauqua Park and Auditorium (National Historic Landmark)
- Flatirons (iconic rock formations, 40+ miles of hiking trails)
- Boulder Creek Path (7.5-mile multi-use trail through city center)
- NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and Mesa Trail
- 46,000 acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)
- Boulder Reservoir (swimming, boating, fishing)
- 29th Street Mall (open-air shopping and dining)
- NoBo Art District (Colorado Creative District)
- Boulder Public Library (main and branch locations)
- North, South, and East Boulder Recreation Centers
- Valmont Bike Park
- Boulder Farmers Market (Saturday, April-November)
- Boulder Country Club (27-hole golf course, Gunbarrel)
- 300+ miles of bike lanes and multi-use paths (Bike Score 86)
Nearby Schools
- Columbine Elementary
- Centennial Middle School
- Boulder High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$400K–$1.2M
More accessible end of Boulder
Era Built
1960–1990
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century