Why Live in Crossroads
Crossroads, located east of Downtown Boulder, is a bustling business district where many of Boulder’s main roads intersect. The area is known for its extensive shopping and dining options, including the open-air Twenty Ninth Street Mall with stores like Lululemon, Nike, and West Elm, and the Village shopping area featuring local restaurants such as The Buff and Gurkhas Dumplings & Curry House. For grocery shopping, residents have access to King Soopers, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Whole Foods Market. The neighborhood also offers a variety of breweries, including Sanitas Brewing Company and Twisted Pine Brewing Co. Housing options are limited but include townhouses in Boulder Junction, condos in the Steelyards community, and modern units at Peloton Condominiums, which come with amenities like a heated rooftop pool and fitness center. Crossroads is home to several parks, such as Scott Carpenter Park with its skate park and outdoor swimming pool, and the East Mapleton Ball Fields for sports leagues. The Goose Creek Greenway provides a multi-use pathway for hiking and biking. The neighborhood’s central location and multiple transportation options, including bike lanes and bus stops, make it easy to navigate. Schools in the area are highly rated, with Creekside Elementary School, Casey Middle School, and Boulder High School all earning high marks. The crime rate in Crossroads is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal as a convenient and vibrant place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crossroads a good place to live?
Crossroads is a good place to live. Crossroads is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Crossroads has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $117,115 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 66.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Crossroads are renters, with 70.2% of residents renting and 29.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Crossroads can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Crossroads neighborhood guide.
Is Crossroads, CO a safe neighborhood?
Crossroads, CO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Crossroads?
The median home price in Crossroads is $410,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $82,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $91K a year to afford the median home price in Crossroads. The average household income in Crossroads is $117K.
What are the best public schools in Crossroads?
The best public schools that serve Crossroads are:
What are the best private schools in Crossroads?
The best private schools that serve Crossroads are:
- Friends School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Tara High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 3:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Watershed School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
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Home Trends in Crossroads, CO
On average, homes in Crossroads, Boulder sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crossroads, Boulder over the last 12 months is $155,000.
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$151
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$410,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
