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Ridgway, CO

Ridgway, CO.

Population: 3,219 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ridgway, CO is $883,995 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $960,000 after a median 68 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$883,995

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$883,995
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+114.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$883,995
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
$960,000
Median list price
$731,500
Median price per sqft
$509
1-year sale-price change
+159.5%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
87.3%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway High School, Ridgway Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bonita Peak Mining District (15.3 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
45.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
27.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
593
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
413

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
True Grit South Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONTROSE REGIONAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
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)
-3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
15.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,395
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,787
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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

How it compares

RidgwayState medianUS median
Median home value$883,995$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$960,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,395$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 Ridgway, CO?
$883,995.
What is the median sale price in Ridgway, CO?
$960,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ridgway, CO?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Ridgway, 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 Ridgway, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Ridgway, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ridgway, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ridgway, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ridgway, CO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ridgway, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ridgway, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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