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Broomfield, CO — ZIP 80020

Population: 54,201 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80020 (Broomfield, CO) is $572,107 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 31.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,141/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, avalanche, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$572,107

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$572,107
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$616,069
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
$360,000
Median list price
$352,500
Median price per sqft
$294
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
202
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,141/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
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
16
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Schools include
Birch Elementary School, Broomfield Heights Middle School, Broomfield High School, Emerald Elementary School, Kohl Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marshall Landfill (6.8 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
192
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
877
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,681
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,585

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,025 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
11.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,110
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
86.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
165,116
Average weekly wage
$1,816
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

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

How it compares

ZIP 80020State medianUS median
Median home value$572,107$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,141/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,110$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 80020?
$572,107.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80020?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80020?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80020?
Typical rent: $2,141/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80020?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 80020 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80020?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80020?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80020?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80020?
16 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80020 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80020?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80020?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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