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Silverthorne, CO — ZIP 80498

Population: 8,881 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80498 (Silverthorne, CO) is $884,692 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,282/month. 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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$884,692

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$884,692
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-6.6%
5-year appreciation
+2.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$1.09M
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
$630,000
Median list price
$541,000
Median price per sqft
$559
1-year sale-price change
+7.7%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
203
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
75
1-year forecast
-1.7%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
62

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,282/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
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
Silverthorne 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, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eagle Mine (16.1 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)

Annual precipitation
28.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,838
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,715

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
McElroy Airfield (22 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
VAIL HEALTH HOSPITAL, ST ANTHONY SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-169 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
4.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,635
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,002
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
159

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

How it compares

ZIP 80498State medianUS median
Median home value$884,692$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,282/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,635$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 80498?
$884,692.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80498?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80498?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80498?
Typical rent: $3,282/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80498?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 80498 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80498?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80498?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80498?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80498?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80498 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80498?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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