Why Live in East Aurora
East Aurora is about 3 miles from downtown and very close to the University of Colorado Boulder. The neighborhood is divided into two distinct areas: the north side, which features apartments, condos, and townhouses, and the south side, which has single-family homes on grassy lawns. This mix attracts students, faculty, young families, and investors. The Boulder Valley School District serves the area, and kids can attend highly rated schools like Creekside Elementary, Manhattan Middle School of the Arts & Academics and Fairview High. For recreation, residents can visit Aurora 7 Park, which offers baseball and softball fields and a playground, plus access to the city's extensive bike trail system. Park East Playground and Arrowhead Park provide additional outdoor spaces. Nearby Flatirons Golf Course offers an 18-hole layout and driving range. The large retail hub about 2 miles away on 28th Street features Target, Home Depot, and grocery chains, including Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. The Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center offers more shopping and dining options. Boulder Fresh Garden Thai Cuisine and Tiffins India Café are among the many nearby local favorites. Residents can easily navigate the community by bike or take the bus; CU students and faculty can take university buses to and from campus, and RTD buses provide city-wide transportation. Drivers take Baseline Road, which runs along the neighborhood’s south side, and Colorado Avenue, which runs along the north, to get around the city and beyond. Medical centers are within 2 miles, and Denver International Airport is about 40 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Aurora a good place to live?
East Aurora is a good place to live. East Aurora is considered very car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. East Aurora is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. East Aurora has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 25.5 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $88,667 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 84.8% of residents. A majority of residents in East Aurora are renters, with 67.3% of residents renting and 32.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving East Aurora can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
East Aurora neighborhood guide.
Is East Aurora, CO a safe neighborhood?
East Aurora, CO is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in East Aurora?
The median home price in East Aurora is $648,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $129,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,110 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $133K a year to afford the median home price in East Aurora. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in East Aurora is $89K.
What are the best public schools in East Aurora?
The best public schools that serve East Aurora are:
What are the best private schools in East Aurora?
The best private schools that serve East Aurora are:
- Bixby School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Friends School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 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 East Aurora, CO
On average, homes in East Aurora, Boulder sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in East Aurora, Boulder over the last 12 months is $665,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$665,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$687,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$387,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$455,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$280,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$514
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median List Price
$648,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%
