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Grand junction, CO — ZIP 81501

Population: 24,011 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 81501 (Grand junction, CO) is $352,851 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $495,000 after a median 87 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,562/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,851

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

87

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,851
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+103.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$353,677
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
$495,000
Median list price
$609,925
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-20.8%
Median days on market
87 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,562/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Division of Youth Services, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Schools include
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center, East Middle School, Grand Junction High School, Nisley Elementary School, Orchard Avenue 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, avalanche, landslide, drought, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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
246
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,490
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,045

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Colorado National Monument (8 mi)
National parks include
Colorado National Monument, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL, GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
75
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)
+513 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,207
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
79.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,008
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
709

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

How it compares

ZIP 81501State medianUS median
Median home value$352,851$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$495,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market87 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,562/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,207$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 81501?
$352,851.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81501?
$495,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81501?
Median days on market: 87 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81501?
Typical rent: $1,562/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 81501?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, landslide, drought, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 81501 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 81501?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 81501?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81501?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 81501?
12 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 81501 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 81501?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81501?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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