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Lake george, CO — ZIP 80827

Population: 808 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80827 (Lake george, CO) is $437,503 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $575,000 after a median 25 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$437,503

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$437,503
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+92.4%
All-time peak (2023-11)
$459,444
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
$575,000
Median list price
$474,450
Median price per sqft
$306
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
-1.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Lake George Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, landslide, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
16.5 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
137
Days with Moderate air quality
129
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
267
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
410

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Antelope Airpark (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UCHEALTH PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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)
+165 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,664
Households with broadband internet
39.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,182
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
140

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

How it compares

ZIP 80827State medianUS median
Median home value$437,503$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$575,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,664$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 80827?
$437,503.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80827?
$575,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80827?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80827?
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 80827?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, landslide, lightning, wildfire.
Is ZIP 80827 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80827?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80827?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80827?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80827?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80827 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80827?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80827?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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