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Denver, CO — ZIP 80249

Population: 41,590 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80249 (Denver, CO) is $460,993 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,538 after a median 46.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,981/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, 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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$460,993

Median home value

-3.8%

1-year change

46.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$460,993
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
-7.4%
5-year appreciation
+2.9%
10-year appreciation
+58.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$530,668
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
$399,538
Median list price
$394,500
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+11.8%
Median days on market
46.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,981/mo
1-year rent change
-1.7%
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
17
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Charter schools
10
Schools include
Marrama Elementary School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, Green Valley Elementary School, Omar D Blair Charter School, Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rocky Mountain Arsenal (USARMY) (10.1 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
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.3 in
Annual snowfall
35.2 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
131
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
229
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,182

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
120
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)
-481 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
1.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
75.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,859
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
495,812
Average weekly wage
$1,882
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
872

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

How it compares

ZIP 80249State medianUS median
Median home value$460,993$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$399,538$495,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,981/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,859$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 80249?
$460,993.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80249?
$399,538.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80249?
Median days on market: 46.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80249?
Typical rent: $1,981/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80249?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 80249 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80249?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80249?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80249?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80249?
17 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80249 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80249?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80249?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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