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Federal heights, CO

Federal heights, CO.

Population: 39,718 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Federal heights, CO is $451,494 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $140,000 after a median 110.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,090/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$451,494

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

110.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$451,494
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
-6.7%
5-year appreciation
+1.4%
10-year appreciation
+63.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$510,735
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
$140,000
Median list price
$360,000
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-47.2%
Median days on market
110.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
183
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-1.5%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
53

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,090/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
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
19
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Schools include
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, Beach Court Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy, Adventure Elementary, Global Intermediate Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Broderick Wood Products (0.7 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)

Annual precipitation
16.9 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)
51
Days with Good air quality
179
Days with Moderate air quality
181
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
468
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
146,650
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
123,717

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
540
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
57.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,729
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,602
Average weekly wage
$1,283
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,010

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

How it compares

Federal heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$451,494$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$140,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market111 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,090/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,729$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 Federal heights, CO?
$451,494.
What is the median sale price in Federal heights, CO?
$140,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Federal heights, CO?
Median days on market: 110.5 days.
What is typical rent in Federal heights, CO?
Typical rent: $2,090/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Federal heights, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind.
Is Federal heights, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Federal heights, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Federal heights, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Federal heights, CO?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Broderick Wood Products, 0.7 mi.
How many schools serve Federal heights, CO?
19 schools (15 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Federal heights, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Federal heights, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Federal heights, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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