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Durango, CO — ZIP 81301

Population: 29,774 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) is $775,366 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,966/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$775,366

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$775,366
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$775,366
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
$419,000
Median price per sqft
$463
1-year sale-price change
-14.7%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
321
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,966/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, Durango School District No. 9-R, San Juan boces
Schools include
Animas High School, Mountain Middle School, Durango High School, Miller Middle School, Needham 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, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.4%
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
18.4 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,715
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,063

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mesa Verde National Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Mesa Verde National Park, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Yucca House National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Val Air Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-12 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
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,684
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,244
Average weekly wage
$1,123
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
170

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

How it compares

ZIP 81301State medianUS median
Median home value$775,366$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,966/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,684$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 81301?
$775,366.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81301?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81301?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81301?
Typical rent: $1,966/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 81301?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 81301 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 81301?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 81301?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 81301?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 81301 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 81301?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81301?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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