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Grand junction, CO

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Grand junction.

Population: 65,260 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grand junction, CO is $446,943 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $481,100 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,747/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$446,943

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$446,943
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$447,357
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
$481,100
Median list price
$554,194
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
425
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
118

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,747/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
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
24
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Division of Youth Services, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, State Charter School Institute
Schools include
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center, East Middle School, Grand Junction High School, Nisley Elementary School, Orchard Avenue Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, landslide, drought, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
66.6°F
Average high
73.5°F
Average low
59.8°F
Annual precipitation
29.4 in
Annual snowfall
6.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,030
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,916

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Colorado National Monument (8 mi)
National parks include
Colorado National Monument, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL, GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER, FAMILY HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
56
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+513 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,527
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,008
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
709

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

How it compares

Grand junctionState medianUS median
Median home value$446,943$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$481,100$495,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,747/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,527$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 Grand junction, CO?
$446,943.
What is the median sale price in Grand junction, CO?
$481,100.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand junction, CO?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Grand junction, CO?
Typical rent: $1,747/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand junction, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, landslide, drought, inlandFlooding.
Is Grand junction, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Grand junction, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand junction, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand junction, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grand junction, CO?
24 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grand junction, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grand junction, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grand junction, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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