Broomfield
Its own city and county between Denver and Boulder, with the Interlocken business park and Flatirons views.
Pricing trends
Broomfield prices above Westminster and Thornton and below Louisville and Superior, with Anthem Ranch, Wildgrass and the Broadlands at the top and original Broomfield's ranches offering the entry points. The city-level table below carries the current numbers.
| Broomfield, August 2026 | Median price | Homes sold | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | $660,000+2.3% vs August 2025 | 87 | 35average days | 225 |
| Townhome / condo | $466,000−2.9% vs August 2025 | 16 | 63average days | 99 |
Citywide figures for Broomfield. Source: Local Market Update, August 2026, REcolorado data compiled by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Neighborhood-level figures vary; ask me for comparables on any specific home. See all area tables.
About Broomfield
Broomfield is the city on US 36 that became its own county in 2001, home to the Interlocken business park, the FlatIron Crossing mall and the 1stBank Center. Its original neighborhoods near Main Street date to the 1950s and 1960s; its newer sections, from Anthem and McKay Landing to the Broadlands and Wildgrass, are 1990s to current two-story homes with views of the Flatirons. It appeals to buyers who work in both Denver and Boulder.
Location
Broomfield straddles US 36 between Westminster and Louisville, extending north past Highway 7 and east to Interstate 25 at the Anthem and Baseline developments, with Superior to the west, Lafayette and Erie to the north and Thornton to the east. US 36 and the Flatiron Flyer bus reach Boulder in fifteen minutes and downtown Denver in twenty-five.
History and background
Where it sits. Broomfield is a city and county midway between Denver and Boulder along US 36 and US 287. It borders Boulder County to the northwest, Weld to the northeast, Adams to the southeast and Jefferson to the southwest.
Broomfield's name has two stories. Historians believe it came from broomcorn, a sorghum grown to make brooms. The city's own history points to Zang's Spur, the rail stop where grain from the land of Denver brewer Adolph Zang was loaded for his family's brewery.
For years Broomfield was the only Colorado city that sat in four counties. Voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1998, and on November 15, 2001, it became the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado's 64th county.
Why people like it. Broomfield sits between Denver and Boulder along US 36, with the Interlocken business area, FlatIron Crossing and a network of trails and open space.
Fun fact. Broomfield is the newest county in the United States, created in 2001, and it is also the smallest county in Colorado by area.
Market snapshot, August 2026
| Home type | Median price | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | $660,000 | 87 | 35 |
| Townhome / condo (small sample) | $466,000 | 16 | 63 |
Sources and caveats for this history
Housing and architecture
Original Broomfield, south of 120th Avenue, holds 1950s to 1970s ranches and split-levels. The 1990s and 2000s built the Broadlands, McKay Landing, Wildgrass and the Anthem communities north of 144th, with current construction at Baseline near I-25 and in Anthem's newest filings. Townhomes and condominiums sit near Interlocken, FlatIron Crossing and the Arista district by the 1stBank Center.
Parks and recreation
The Paul Derda and Broomfield community recreation centers, the Broomfield Commons sports fields, Metzger Farm Open Space, the Broadlands and Eagle Trace golf courses and more than 300 miles of trails serve the city, with Standley Lake and the Rocky Flats refuge close. The Flatirons are the view from most of the newer neighborhoods.
Dining, shopping and daily life
FlatIron Crossing and the Interlocken area hold the city's largest run of stores, restaurants and hotels, with the Arista district adding the 1stBank Center's concerts. Main Street in old Broomfield has the civic center, a brewery and local restaurants, and Highway 7 and 120th Avenue carry the grocery stores. Adams 12 and Boulder Valley schools serve different parts of the city.
Nearby
Other nearby communities
North Metro Westminster Standley Lake, the Westminster Promenade and a new downtown rising where the mall used to be. 
Northwest Corridor Superior Rock Creek's family neighborhoods against the Flatirons, rebuilt and renewed after the Marshall Fire. 
Northwest Corridor Louisville A coal-mining town turned one of the country's most-praised small cities, with a Main Street built for summer evenings. 
North Metro Arvada Olde Town's brick main street and rail station, mid-century neighborhoods, and new homes toward the foothills. 
North Metro Federal Heights A two-square-mile city on Federal Boulevard with Water World, small ranches and the metro's most attainable homes. 
North Metro Firestone and Barefoot Lakes A former coal town turned lake community, between I-25 and the St. Vrain, with Longmont and Boulder close by. Let’s talk about Broomfield
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Geoffry Kaatz
Real Estate Consultant and Licensed Realtor
303-517-9671
geoffry.kaatz@compass.com
200 Columbine St, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206