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Florence, CO — ZIP 81226

Population: 7,459 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 81226 (Florence, CO) is $299,108 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 224 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,108

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

224

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,108
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+117.3%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$311,062
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
$320,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
224 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
12

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Florence Jr./Sr. High School, Fremont Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lincoln Park (7.6 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
11.6 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
12
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
880
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,035

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (42 mi)
National parks include
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Fremont County Airport (CNE) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST THOMAS MORE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+273 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
35.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,046
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,949
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
134

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

How it compares

ZIP 81226State medianUS median
Median home value$299,108$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market224 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,046$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 81226?
$299,108.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81226?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81226?
Median days on market: 224 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81226?
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 81226?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 81226 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 81226?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 81226?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81226?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 81226?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 81226 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 81226?
Good. Median AQI: 12. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81226?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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