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Elizabeth, CO

Elizabeth, CO.

Population: 15,102 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elizabeth, CO is $669,446 — down 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $625,500 after a median 50 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$669,446

Median home value

-3.6%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$669,446
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+5.6%
10-year appreciation
+66.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$724,671
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
$625,500
Median list price
$685,000
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
121
For-sale inventory
151
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
143
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool, Elizabeth Middle School, Elizabeth High School, Running Creek Elementary School, Legacy Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lowry Landfill (17.7 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
49.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.3 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)
2,013
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,128

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Safer Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, AdventHealth Parker, ADVENTHEALTH CASTLE ROCK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+287 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
4.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,477
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,636
Average weekly wage
$1,185
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
458

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

How it compares

ElizabethState medianUS median
Median home value$669,446$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$625,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,477$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 Elizabeth, CO?
$669,446.
What is the median sale price in Elizabeth, CO?
$625,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth, CO?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Elizabeth, CO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Elizabeth, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elizabeth, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elizabeth, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elizabeth, CO?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elizabeth, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Elizabeth, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Elizabeth

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