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Aurora, CO — ZIP 80011

Population: 53,695 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80011 (Aurora, CO) is $406,549 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,615/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$406,549

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$406,549
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+3.7%
10-year appreciation
+72.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$449,146
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$425,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
149
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,615/mo
1-year rent change
-3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Altura Elementary School, Clyde Miller K-8, East Middle School, Elkhart Elementary School, Hinkley High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, coldWave, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Sales Co. (7.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
17.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Moderate air quality
118
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
400
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
135,919
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
106,816

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,487 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,994
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
302,818
Average weekly wage
$1,644
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,229

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 80011State medianUS median
Median home value$406,549$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,615/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,994$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 80011?
$406,549.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80011?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80011?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80011?
Typical rent: $1,615/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80011?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, coldWave, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 80011 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80011?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80011?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80011?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80011?
15 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80011 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80011?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80011?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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