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CO area data

Denver, CO

Aggregated across 23 ZIP codes in Denver.

Population: 639,931 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Denver, CO is $550,461 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $576,989 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,931/month. 194 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$550,461

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$550,461
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-7.3%
5-year appreciation
-0.2%
10-year appreciation
+47.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$626,792
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
$576,989
Median list price
$568,790
Median price per sqft
$340
1-year sale-price change
-2.1%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
3,569
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
959

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,931/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,367/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,621/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,102/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,423/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)
104.9 (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
194
Elementary schools
103
Middle schools
31
High schools
55
Charter schools
53
School districts serving the area
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Schools include
Emily Griffith High School, Contemporary Learning Academy, Denver Justice High School, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, Cheltenham Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Vasquez Boulevard and I-70 (0.2 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
53.9°F
Average high
65.9°F
Average low
41.8°F
Annual precipitation
22.7 in
Annual snowfall
25.0 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
137
Days with Moderate air quality
220
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
176

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
420
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
143,466
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
112,371

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
34
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (52 mi)
National parks include
Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
689
Nearest airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Denver International Airport (DEN) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
44
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)
545
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)
-481 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,783
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
495,812
Average weekly wage
$1,882
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
872

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

How it compares

DenverState medianUS median
Median home value$550,461$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$576,989$495,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,931/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,783$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 Denver, CO?
$550,461.
What is the median sale price in Denver, CO?
$576,989.
How long do homes take to sell in Denver, CO?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Denver, CO?
Typical rent: $1,931/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Denver, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Denver, CO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Denver, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Denver, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Denver, CO?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Vasquez Boulevard and I-70, 0.2 mi.
How many schools serve Denver, CO?
194 schools (103 elementary, 31 middle, 55 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Denver, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 14.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Denver, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Denver, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 104.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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