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Aurora, CO

Aggregated across 11 ZIP codes in Aurora.

Population: 469,746 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Aurora, CO is $475,085 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $454,000 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,984/month. 110 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$475,085

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$475,085
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.4%
5-year appreciation
+4.2%
10-year appreciation
+59.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$532,014
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
$454,000
Median list price
$402,556
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
2,155
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
67
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
670

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,984/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
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)
104.8 (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
110
Elementary schools
70
Middle schools
16
High schools
14
Charter schools
16
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Schools include
Early Learning Center at New Legacy Charter School, New Legacy Charter School, Boston K-8 School, Aurora Central Campus, Crawford Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lowry Landfill (3 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)

Average annual temperature
64.8°F
Average high
71.3°F
Average low
57.8°F
Annual precipitation
23.8 in
Annual snowfall
11.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
145

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-29,572
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
96,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
85,959

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
446
Nearest airport
Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
74
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
338
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)
+2,218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
11.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,980
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,602
Average weekly wage
$1,283
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,010

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

How it compares

AuroraState medianUS median
Median home value$475,085$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$454,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,984/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,980$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 Aurora, CO?
$475,085.
What is the median sale price in Aurora, CO?
$454,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Aurora, CO?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Aurora, CO?
Typical rent: $1,984/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Aurora, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, tornado.
Is Aurora, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Aurora, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Aurora, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aurora, CO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lowry Landfill, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Aurora, CO?
110 schools (70 elementary, 16 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Aurora, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 11.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Aurora, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Aurora, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 104.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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