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Littleton, CO — ZIP 80120

Population: 29,725 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 80120 (Littleton, CO) is $597,019 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $655,000 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,932/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$597,019

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$597,019
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+7.0%
10-year appreciation
+60.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$637,910
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$655,000
Median list price
$645,000
Median price per sqft
$289
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
124
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
98
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,932/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,751/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,831/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,169/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,846/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,183/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)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
Schools include
Euclid Middle School, Heritage High School, Runyon Elementary School, Littleton Academy, Littleton Prep Charter School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, cold wave, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Denver Radium Site (8.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
63.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.6 in
Annual snowfall
30.3 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,202
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
102,766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
87,592

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
35
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
300
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,487 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,233
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
299,680
Average weekly wage
$1,747
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,599

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

How it compares

ZIP 80120State medianUS median
Typical home value$597,019$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$655,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,932/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,233$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 typical home value in ZIP 80120?
$597,019.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80120?
$655,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80120?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80120?
Typical rent: $1,932/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80120?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 80120 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 80120. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80120?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80120?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80120?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80120?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 80120 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80120?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80120?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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