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Windsor, CO — ZIP 80550

Population: 46,456 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 80550 (Windsor, CO) is $548,055 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $585,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,173/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$548,055

Typical home value

-2.2%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$548,055
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.4%
5-year appreciation
+6.6%
10-year appreciation
+50.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$595,994
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
$585,000
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
304
For-sale inventory
307
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
397
1-year forecast
-2.1%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
98

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,173/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,647/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,753/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
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
Schools include
Mountain View Elementary School, Tozer Elementary School, Windsor High School, Windsor Middle School, Skyview Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
66.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.2 in
Annual snowfall
47.4 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,251
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
WKR Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
BANNER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER, LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
45
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
+3,199 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2010
Housing built before 1970
4.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
73.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,870
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
86.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,697
Average weekly wage
$1,350
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,993

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

How it compares

ZIP 80550State medianUS median
Typical home value$548,055$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$585,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,173/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,870$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 80550?
$548,055.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80550?
$585,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80550?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80550?
Typical rent: $2,173/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80550?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 80550 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 80550. 14 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 80550?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80550?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80550?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80550?
15 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 80550 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80550?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80550?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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