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Simla, CO — ZIP 80835

Population: 643 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80835 (Simla, CO) is $338,427 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $470,000 after a median 153 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,427

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

153

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,427
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$338,427
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
$470,000
Median list price
$309,900
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+101.4%
Median days on market
153 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,100/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Simla Elementary School, Simla High School, Simla Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.8%
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
13.4 in
Annual snowfall
25.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
268
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
672

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Schantz Airstrip (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AdventHealth Parker
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+287 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
40.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,470
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,636
Average weekly wage
$1,185
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
458

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

How it compares

ZIP 80835State medianUS median
Median home value$338,427$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$470,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market153 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,470$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 80835?
$338,427.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80835?
$470,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80835?
Median days on market: 153 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80835?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,440/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80835?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 80835 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80835?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80835?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80835?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80835?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80835 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80835?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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