Whittier Neighborhood Guide Boulder, CO
About
The Whittier neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, boasts a rich history and a convenient central location. It's located just east of Broadway and Pearl Street and is named after the Whittier Elementary School at its core. This vibrant, tree-lined neighborhood is within walking distance of Boulder's bustling downtown area, known for its plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. It also sits adjacent to the University of Colorado Boulder, making it a convenient location for students and faculty alike.
What You Will Love About Whittier, Boulder, Colorado
- The charm of Whittier lies in its historic homes and tree-lined streets, offering a quaint and peaceful living environment.
- You'll appreciate the close proximity to Boulder’s downtown and the University of Colorado, making commuting nearly nonexistent.
- Whittier is known for its tight-knit community feel that hosts regular neighborhood events enhancing social connectedness.
What’s Nearby
Whittier is a stone's throw away from Boulder’s main attractions. It's close to the Pearl Street Mall, an iconic pedestrian mall boasting a wide array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Just to the west is the vast expanse of Boulder Mountain Park, a popular locale for hiking and biking enthusiasts.
The Rental Market
The rental market in Whittier has a moderate price point, with the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment sitting at $1,885. The minimum average price in the neighborhood is relatively low at $1,355, while the highest average price can reach up to $1,995.
Rental Price Stability
Rental rates in Whittier have shown a fair degree of stability in recent times. A standard deviation of $174.33 indicates that most rents fall within an acceptable range of the average price, suggesting a stable market.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Whittier is characterized by a combination of historic charm and modern convenience. The neighborhood attracts a mix of young professionals, students, and families, drawn by its close proximity to downtown and the university. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the easy access to Boulder Mountain Park and the various biking and walking trails.
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Rental Trends in Whittier
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1795 | $1695 | $1215 | $1940 | $1975 | $1785 | $1595 | $1595 | $1595 | $1595 | $1763 | $1930 | $1895 |
| $2300 | $2425 | $2600 | $2562 | $2562 | $2589 | $2616 | $2643 | $2670 | $2695 | $2600 | $2500 | $2500 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 459 restaurants, 60 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Whittier neighborhood.
CuredRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
1825 Pearl St
- Gfa Brands
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
1600 Pearl St
- Natural Grocers
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2685 Pearl St
- Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
1468 Pearl St
- Wholly Bites
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.5 miles
1905 15th St
All In OneRetail, Shopping Plaza
•0.5 miles
2595 Canyon Blvd
- Cured
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
1825 Pearl St
- Gfa Brands
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
1600 Pearl St
- Organic Vintners
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
1628 Walnut St
- Alfafa's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
1628 Walnut St
- Nuevo Latin Natural Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
1526 Spruce St
- Natural Grocers
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2685 Pearl St
AIM HouseDining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2000 21st St
- Snarf's Sandwiches
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
2128 Pearl St
- Cafe Luna
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2116 Pearl St
- Scratch Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Comfort Food Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant, Salad Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2299 Pearl St
- Greenlight Salads & Bowls
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2299 Pearl St
- Dish
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
1918 Pearl St
- Terracotta
Retail, Garden Center
•0.1 miles
2005 Pearl St
- Boulder MMC
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
2206 Pearl St
- Retail Therapy
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.3 miles
1638 Pearl St
- Circle K
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
1884 Folsom St
- Total Petroleum
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
1884 Folsom St
- Ares Thrift Shop
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
2536 Spruce St
Lovers' Hill ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
2150 Mesa Dr
- Walnut Street Mini Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.2 miles
1999 22nd St
- Canyon Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
Canyon Blvd
- Ann Armstrong Pocket Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
1650 Alpine Ave
- Pop Jet Fountain
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
14TH St
- Prairie Dog Coalition
Landmarks and Outdoors, Nature Preserve
•0.6 miles
2525 Arapahoe Ave
MadelifeArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
2000 21st St
- Fine Art Associates
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
1949 Pearl St
- Phil Lewis Art
Arts and Entertainment
•0.1 miles
2034 Pearl St
- Pearl Street Haunt
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park
•0.2 miles
1836 Pearl St
- Laugh Lines Comedy Club
Arts and Entertainment, Comedy Club
•0.3 miles
1739 Pearl St
- Art & Soul Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
1615 Pearl St
Electric Charging StationTravel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•2008 Pine St
- Children Youth Families
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.1 miles
2160 Spruce St
- Alchemy Face Bar
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
2116 Pearl St
- Rubicon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
2116 Pearl St
- Leeza LA Botanical Hair Studio
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
2299 Pearl St
- Boulder Aesthetics & Intimate Wellness
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Skin Care Clinic
•0.2 miles
2299 Pearl St
Spruce PoolSports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.1 miles
2102 Spruce St
Community Dance CollectiveSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
2020 1/2 21st St
- Yoga Workshop
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
2020 21st St
- Belly Dance Classes by Hamsa Arts
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
1919 Spruce St
- Kakes Studios
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
2115 Pearl St
- Adi Shakti Kundalini Yoga Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
2014 Pearl St
The Tune UpDining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Hot Dog Joint
•0.2 miles
1795 Pearl St
- Frasca Food and Wine
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1738 Pearl St
- MyHandleBar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.3 miles
17TH St
- Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
1535 Pearl St
- Illegal Pete's - Pearl
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Burrito Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•0.5 miles
1447 Pearl St
- Postino
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar
•0.5 miles
1468 Pearl St Ste 110
First Presbyterian PreschoolBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
1820 15th St
- Allen Ginsberg Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.5 miles
2130 Arapahoe Ave
- Carnegie Branch Library for Local History
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
1125 Pine St
- Boulder Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
1125 Pine St
- Elm Tree Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
2575 Glenwood Dr
- National Indian Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
1522 Broadway
- Boulder Fire Rescue Station 1
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.6 miles
2441 13th St
Medical PavillionHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.8 miles
Alpine Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, United States
- Boulder Community Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.8 miles
1100 Balsam Ave
- Center For Change
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
1790 30th St
- Advanced Colonic Techniques
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa, Health and Medicine, Alternative Medicine Clinic, Hospital
•0.9 miles
1750 30th St
- Boulder Fire Rescue Station 3
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.9 miles
1585 30th St
Whittier Apartments and Rentals
66 Rental properties in Whittier, Boulder, CO.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 3.6% | 30.2% |
| utilities | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| food | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| transportation | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| healthcare | 9.3% | 11.7% |
Whittier Demographics
Whittier Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Safe For Families
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
Whittier Transportation
Very Walkable
Biker’s Paradise
Good Transit
Rtd
Other
1400 Walnut St
Boulder Transit Center
Bus Stop
1800 14TH St
RTD - Boulder Transit Center
Other
14TH St
Source: foursquare.com
Boulder Transit Center
Bus Stop
1800 14TH St
RTD Downtown Boulder Station
Bus Stop
1800 14TH St
RTD Bus Stop
Bus Stop
2319 Arapahoe Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Whittier Schools
- 5/10
Whittier International Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 3/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 8/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Private
- 8/10
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 9/10
Grades 6-8 • Charter