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Idaho springs, CO — ZIP 80452

Population: 3,135 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80452 (Idaho springs, CO) is $492,178 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 21 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, hail, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$492,178

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$492,178
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+98.0%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$503,554
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
$230,000
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$184
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Carlson Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central City, Clear Creek (10 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
21.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
409
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,622
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Athanasiou Valley Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,719
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,769
Average weekly wage
$1,285
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

ZIP 80452State medianUS median
Median home value$492,178$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$230,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,719$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 80452?
$492,178.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80452?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80452?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80452?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,657/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80452?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning, wildfire.
Is ZIP 80452 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80452?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80452?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80452?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80452?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80452 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80452?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80452?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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