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Brush, CO

Brush, CO.

Population: 6,892 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brush, CO is $291,160 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $334,902 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,292/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,160

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$291,160
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.6%
5-year appreciation
+10.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2022)
$301,122
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$334,902
Median list price
$326,658
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,292/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$937/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$964/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,746/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,959/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)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.1 : 1
Schools include
Brush Middle School, Brush High School, Beaver Valley Elementary School, Thomson Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,158
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,132

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Brush Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) (64 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
42.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,723
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,959
Average weekly wage
$1,133
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

BrushState medianUS median
Typical home value$291,160$486,343$285,053
Median sale price$334,902$509,850$319,906
Median days on market55 days51 days48 days
Typical rent$1,292/mo$1,964/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,723$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 typical home value in Brush, CO?
$291,160.
What is the median sale price in Brush, CO?
$334,902.
How long do homes take to sell in Brush, CO?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Brush, CO?
Typical rent: $1,292/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brush, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Brush, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Brush, CO. 28 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Brush, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brush, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brush, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brush, CO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Brush, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Brush, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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