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Erie, CO

Erie, CO.

Population: 39,048 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Erie, CO is $713,750 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $328,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,911/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, avalanche, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$713,750

Median home value

-1.8%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$713,750
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+8.4%
10-year appreciation
+58.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$790,787
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
$328,000
Median list price
$319,950
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
-3.5%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
214
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
74

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,911/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
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
10
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Schools include
Meadowlark School, Erie Elementary School, Erie Middle School, Erie High School, Black Rock Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marshall Landfill (11.5 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
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.9 in
Annual snowfall
30.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
192
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,798
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,010

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Parkland Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,025 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,009
Housing built before 1970
3.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
77.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,336
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
88.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
165,116
Average weekly wage
$1,816
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

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

How it compares

ErieState medianUS median
Median home value$713,750$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$328,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,911/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,336$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 Erie, CO?
$713,750.
What is the median sale price in Erie, CO?
$328,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Erie, CO?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Erie, CO?
Typical rent: $2,911/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Erie, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Erie, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Erie, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Erie, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Erie, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Erie, CO?
10 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Erie, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Erie, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Erie, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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