Boulder City: A small community in the Eldorado Valley
Boulder City is a small historic city with a population of about 15,000 people, surrounded by the Red Mountain and Black Mountain peaks in the Eldorado Valley. It’s a conveniently located, recreational city known as the gateway to the Hoover Dam. Lake Mead, a man-made body of water created by the Hoover Dam, sits in the city’s northeast corner and feeds into the Colorado River. The city is also 5 miles from the Arizona border, 15 miles from Henderson, 18 miles from Lake Las Vegas, a luxury resort community and 20 miles from Las Vegas.
“It’s a neat place because it has a small-town vibe while still being close to Vegas,” says Curtis Bunce, a Broker/Owner of Diversified Realty Group, who has been selling homes for about three decades. ”It feels like a big family; people know each other by their first name.”
Construction on the Hoover Dam started in 1931, followed by hundreds of buildings and homes built between 1931 and 1942 within the city’s downtown Historic District. Today, the area stays busy with community socializing, particularly at its parks and along the main drag, Nevada Way. The district does not have high-rises, but parking spots and palm trees are plentiful. Major downtown streets are named for the seven states that access water from the Colorado River. Boulder City’s population has stayed stagnant over the past few years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, its median household income is about $69,000, lower than $80,000 nationally. The city falls under Clark County; Major employers include the county’s school district, manufacturing and the healthcare system.
Historic Downtown Boulder City serves food and shopping just as it did throughout history.
Boulder City, Nevada is home to the world-famous Hoover Dam, a popular tourist attraction.
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Renovated 1940s cottages and bungalows
The city has an abundance of renovated 1940s bungalows and cottages. There are also larger, two-story Mediterranean homes with in-ground pools and waterfront views of Lake Mead. Front lawns have desert landscaping with gravel, rock and drought-resistant plants like cacti. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet, so it has wide, hilly streets shaded by tall palm trees. The median home price is $500,000, higher than the national median of $420,000. Properties stay on the market for an average of 59 days, compared to 45 days nationally.
A group of homes on a quaint cul-de-sac typical of single-family homes in Boulder City.
A common Spanish-style, mediterranean-influenced home in Boulder City, a suburb of Las Vegas.
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Highly-rated diverse school districts
Clark County School District serves children in the area. The district is rated B by Niche and is considered the most diverse school district in the state. B-rated Boulder City High School opened in 1941 and today has about 600 students. Grace Christian Academy is the only private school in Boulder City, and it serves kindergarten through second grade. City churches include St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Grace Community Church and St. Jude Mission.
Boulder City High School: Nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
Grace Christian Academy offers a great environment for your child to excel.
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Making friends with mountain goats
Hemenway Park is known for its large grassy fields, where sheep and mountain goats often roam. It also has a playground and basketball court. Veterans Memorial Park includes baseball fields, sandy volleyball courts, a splash pad, a fishing pond and a skatepark. The public can access Boulder Creek Golf Club, which has three 9-hole courses: Coyote Run, Eldorado Valley and Desert Hawk. Cascata Golf Course is another public course in the city. There are many places to hike and mountain bike, including the Nature Discovery Trail and the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area stretches over 40,000 acres with many trails and wildlife, 10 miles away.
Boulder Creek Golf Club is a picturesque golf club in Boulder City.
Scenic waters at Veterans Memorial Park offers a serene oasis for walking in Boulder City.
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Family dinners at Fox Smokehouse Barbecue
Albertsons is the city’s major grocery store, offering everyday essentials. There are plenty of fast-food chains like Subway, Taco Bell and Panda Express; local family-owned restaurants include Fox Smokehouse Barbecue and Pit Stop, a small diner known for its fish and chips. Chilly Jilly’z Bakery and Café serves its food in blue and white checkerboard wrapping paper, plus everything from beer to milkshakes.
The downtown district has a handful of restaurants and pubs, like the Dillinger and Restaurant 1933. Downtown sidewalks are decorated with sculptures and murals. “Every corner has some kind of statue to commemorate the building of the dam,” says Diane Ricks, a member of the Boulder City Art Guild Gallery inside the Boulder Dam Hotel. “A lot of the statues represent the workers.” History enthusiasts can visit Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum and Nevada State Railroad Museum—Boulder City. The city’s Fourth of July party, Damboree, includes a pancake breakfast and a parade, and the Art in the Park festival welcomes over 10,000 people annually in October.
Enjoy craft brews at Boulder Dam Brewing Company in Boulder City.
Enjoy a great meal with a small-town pride at Southeast Diner Restaurant.
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Commuting via the Silver Ride Transit
Interstate 11 links drivers to Henderson and Las Vegas, while U.S. Route 93 leads into the bordering state of Arizona. The Southern Nevada Transit Coalition provides a public bus service called the Silver Rider Transit. For long-distance travel, people visit the Harry Reid International Airport, 24 miles away.
According to Nevada Crime Statistics, the city’s violent crime has increased while property crime has declined. The Boulder City Hospital is in the heart of the city.
Sunny days in every season
Boulder City has a mild climate and experiences hot summers, with an average high of 100 degrees, and moderate winters, with an average low of 40 degrees. Wildfire season is typically from May to October, but the Bureau of Land Management prohibits some fire-related activities year-round.
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