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Battlement mesa, CO

Battlement mesa, CO.

Population: 7,486 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Battlement mesa, CO is $424,357 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 71 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$424,357

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$424,357
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+116.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$424,357
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
$420,000
Median list price
$514,500
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Bea Underwood Elementary School, Grand Valley High School, Grand Valley Middle School, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning, Bea Underwood Pre-School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.3%
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
48.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.2 in
Annual snowfall
65.4 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,373
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
715

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Colorado National Monument (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Dry Pen Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
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)
+44 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
1.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,198
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,632
Average weekly wage
$1,224
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

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

How it compares

Battlement mesaState medianUS median
Median home value$424,357$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,198$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 Battlement mesa, CO?
$424,357.
What is the median sale price in Battlement mesa, CO?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Battlement mesa, CO?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Battlement mesa, CO?
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 Battlement mesa, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Battlement mesa, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Battlement mesa, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Battlement mesa, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Battlement mesa, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Battlement mesa, CO?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Battlement mesa, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Battlement mesa, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Battlement mesa, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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