Broomfield is a sprawling city east of the Rocky Mountains, which also became Colorado’s newest county in 2001. “It is pretty much in the middle of Denver and Boulder, so it’s a popular city for anyone who works in either one of those locations but wants to be flexible for job movement in the future,” says Renee O’Lear, a local 8z Real Estate Realtor and partner licensed since 2013. Colorado’s technology corridor runs through Broomfield, including headquarters for Fortune 500 Companies, such as the Oracle and Lumen.
Broomfield’s population is up to 76,000, an increase of 3.7% as of 2023. The city is both adding more housing and expanding its offerings, such as establishing various parks and pockets of natural space. “A reason people live here over Denver is it’s more family oriented with better schools, and a reason they live here over Boulder is the price. Boulder is more expensive, and as you move farther away, it gets cheaper.”
Broomfield's proximity to the foothills offers residents stunning views & outdoor adventure.
Willow Park is quiet and family friendly with parks and trails for walking and biking.
Willow Park is positioned between Boulder and Denver, with access to major highways nearby.
Wide residential streets in the Willow Park neighborhood have ample room for street parking.
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Subdivision-filled city with condos, Craftsman and multiacre estates
Broomfield’s neighborhoods vary with communities such as Broomfield Heights, lined with 1950s ranch-style homes, to golf course communities such as Broadlands, which have new traditionals with Craftsman influences. Modern Craftsman estates sit on at least an acre in northern subdivisions such as Spruce Meadows, where prices start above $4 million. Single-family homes have a median price of $685,000, while condos and townhouses hover around $546,323.
Luxury awaits on multi-acre estates in Broomfield, blending elegance with open space.
The Cottages at Willow Park is a subdivision inside Willow Park.
Explore Broomfield's multi-acre estates, where luxury and expansive open spaces unite.
Grassy back yards allow for large decks and playground equipment in Willow Park.
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City spanning six Colorado school districts
Broomfield has six school districts. Adams 12 Five Star Schools, a Niche B-plus-graded district, and Boulder Valley School District, which earns an A overall, serve most of the city. “Boulder Valley is a top district in the state, and Broomfield is one of the cheapest places to live in that district,” O’Lear says. The districts in the northeast include the A-minus-graded St. Vrain Valley School District, 27J Schools, which earns a B-minus, and the C-plus-graded Weld Re-8 School District. In the Southwest, Jefferson County School District, locally known as “Jeffco Public Schools,” receives an A-minus overall. The City of Broomfield also has three private schools, including Holy Family High School, which receives an A grade from Niche. Higher education is offered nearby in Westminster at the Front Range Community College and at the University of Colorado Boulder.
The student population of Mountain View Elementary School is 555 and the school serves PK-5.
Legacy High School is ranked 34th within Colorado.
At Coyote Ridge Elementary in Lower Broomfield, Colorado we are dedicated to preparing our students to be lifelong learners who strive to achieve.
The sign at Emerald Elementary in Ridgeview Heights, Broomfield, Colorado.
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Wildlife refuges, open spaces and recreation centers
Outdoor recreation is abundant in Broomfield, with many wildlife and natural areas nearby, such as Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm and the Broomfield County Commons Open Space, while all lend to over 280 miles of trails. The city’s wildlife policy encourages residents to practice low-intensity hazing—including shouting, banging pots and spraying garden hoses—to maintain coexistence with animals, including coyotes, of which there are numerous sightings annually.
Broomfield has three public golf courses and various indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, some with inline skate rinks, pickleball courts and soccer fields. The Paula Derda Recreation Center has a climbing wall and an indoor aquatic park, while the Broomfield Community Center has a walking track and offers fitness classes.
Explore Broomfield's wildlife refuges, where nature flourishes in open spaces for everyone.
Broomfield offers serene wildlife refuges and open spaces for peaceful nature escapes.
Experience Broomfield's wildlife refuges, where open spaces delight nature enthusiasts.
Enjoy Broomfield's tranquil wildlife refuges, nestled in expansive and open spaces.
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Reimagined FlatIron Crossing, box stores and restaurant variety
FlatIron Crossing shopping mall has a wide selection of department stores, prominent retailers and restaurants. The mall is being reconstructed into a mixed-use community with a central green space and HiFi, a luxury apartment complex. The estimated completion date is set for late-2026. Additionally, Broomfield Town Center and Broomfield Plaza are two large commercial spaces along U.S. Route 287 with numerous grocery stores and box store brands. Local restaurants dot the shopping centers, including casual bistros, upscale restaurants, pizzerias and various pubs.
Flatirons Mall in Broomfield offers top brands, dining, and entertainment galore.
Discover endless shopping and dining at Flatirons Mall, Broomfield's vibrant hub.
Experience shopping bliss at Flatirons Mall, Broomfield's premier retail destination.
Explore Broomfield's Flatirons Mall for the best in shopping, dining, and fun.
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Art in Public Places and community celebrations
The city’s Art in Public Places program boasts a collection of over 120 pieces, including sculptures in parks and installations around every corner. The ARTery is a cross-city creative corridor that brings artwork to Broomfield’s miles of hiking and bike paths. The installation includes sidewalk murals and “Little Houses” along the trails and features rotating art and history exhibits. In addition to the visual arts, Broomfield has several venues for the performing arts, including the Broomfield Auditorium and Broomfield Amphitheater, where the city holds an annual summer concert series from June through July. Museums also dot the area, including the Broomfield Veterans Museum and Broomfield Depot Museum, which overviews the area’s railway history.
Annual events are held at various parks around the city, including the craft beer festival, BrewHaHa, in June, and the holiday tree lighting in December. Broomfield Days is held at Midway Park in September to celebrate the community, with a parade, a 5K run, a classic car show, food trucks and over 300 vendor booths.
This sculpture at Broomfield Commons Park depicts the love between dogs and dog owners.
Willow Park neighborhood has community mailboxes with special gifts for purchase.
Check out the beautiful art sculptures at Broomfield Commons Park.
Explore Broomfield's book-sharing art boxes, where creativity & neighbor stories come alive.
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Traveling around Broomfield County
Broomfield boasts many bike trails and cyclist-friendly roads with dedicated lanes like those along state Highway 128 and Midway Boulevard, connecting the city’s west and east sides. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) serves Broomfield with bus stops along the regional north- and south-bound thoroughfare U.S. Route 287 that diverts east before the area’s commercial corridor. The “Silicon Valley of the Rockies” is defined by software and manufacturing companies, such as Oracle, located between state Route 128 and U.S. Route 36. In the north, US-287 intersects the toll road Northwest Parkway that runs west and east through Westminster and Thornton.
Denver is about a 20-mile drive south along US-36, while the Denver International Airport is nearly a 30-mile drive east. The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, located near the commercial corridor, is a corporate reliever airport. Broomfield has access to various healthcare facilities, including Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado’s north campus, both to the north of the city, and UCHealth Broomfield Hospital, located in the south between CO-128 and state Route 121, locally known as “Wadsworth Parkway.”
Comparing Colorado and Broomfield Police Department data
The Broomfield Police Department indicates that violent crime reports increased by nearly 34% (159 reports) from 2019 to 2023. Statewide, violent crime reports also increased, totaling 31,131 by the end of 2023, an almost 24% difference. Property crime decreased in Broomfield to 1,855 in 2023, approximately a 13% fall from over 2,100 reports in 2019. Meanwhile, property crime incidents across the state increased by around 14% to nearly 176,000 in 2023. The Broomfield Police Department also provides community outreach programs, including teen academies, ride-alongs and women’s self-defense classes.
Janet has been a proud resident of Colorado since 1976. She attended schools in Boulder, beginning with Heatherwood Elementary, continuing through Platt Middle School, and graduating from Boulder High School. Janet earned a double Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders/ Psychology and then completed her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology all from the University of Colorado Boulder.
With her deep-rooted ties to the front range area, Janet possesses extensive knowledge of neighborhoods, schools, and market trends. She comes from a family with over 45 years of experience in the local real estate industry. Janet has been a dedicated REALTOR® with WK Real Estate since 2001. Her daughter, Madeline Wagnaar, a 2021 graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Psychology, earned her Real Estate License and has been working alongside Janet as a licensed assistant.
Janet is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the National Association of REALTORS®, the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, the Boulder Board of REALTORS®, and the Council of Certified Residential Specialists. Specializing in residential real estate, Janet serves clients across Boulder, Broomfield, Weld, Jefferson, Adams, and Larimer counties.
Janet’s mission is to deliver the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every transaction, ensuring her clients have a seamless and successful real estate experience.
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