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De beque, CO — ZIP 81630

Population: 1,058 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 81630 (De beque, CO) is $417,074 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $424,900 after a median 99 days on market. 1 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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$417,074

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$417,074
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+112.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$421,707
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
$424,900
Median list price
$339,450
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+42.8%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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
Schools include
De Beque PK-12 School District 49JT

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.4 in
Annual snowfall
62.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
566
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
986

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Colorado National Monument (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Mack Mesa Airport (18 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL, GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+513 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
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$566
Households with broadband internet
46.3%

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 81630State medianUS median
Median home value$417,074$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$424,900$495,000$325,000
Median days on market99 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$566$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 81630?
$417,074.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81630?
$424,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81630?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81630?
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 81630?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, landslide, drought, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 81630 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 81630?
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 81630?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81630?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 81630?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 81630 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 81630?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81630?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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