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Jamestown, CO

Jamestown, CO.

Population: 501 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jamestown, CO is $541,789 — down 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 211 days on market. 1 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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$541,789

Median home value

-3.4%

1-year change

211

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$541,789
1-year appreciation
-3.4%
3-year appreciation
-3.0%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
10-year appreciation
+50.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$596,324
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
$630,000
Median list price
$690,000
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
211 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-1.1%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Jamestown Elementary School

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
AE
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
Captain Jack Mill (6.2 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)

Annual precipitation
23.2 in
Annual snowfall
184.6 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
160
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
400

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Ashlawn Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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
1,949
Housing built before 1970
65.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,871
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

JamestownState medianUS median
Median home value$541,789$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market211 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,871$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 Jamestown, CO?
$541,789.
What is the median sale price in Jamestown, CO?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jamestown, CO?
Median days on market: 211 days.
What is typical rent in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Jamestown, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jamestown, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jamestown, CO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jamestown, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jamestown, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jamestown, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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