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Bayfield, CO

Bayfield, CO.

Population: 8,838 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bayfield, CO is $518,635 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $599,500 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,286/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$518,635

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$518,635
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$518,635
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
$599,500
Median list price
$629,000
Median price per sqft
$322
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
118
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
93
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,286/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,338/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,821/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,209/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,393/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Bayfield Intermediate School, Bayfield Middle School, Bayfield High School, Bayfield Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
25
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.4%
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
46.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.5 in
Annual snowfall
93.4 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
222
Days with Moderate air quality
141
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
989
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,647

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Aztec Ruins National Monument (46 mi)
National parks include
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) (21 mi)
Nearest major airport
Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC, PAGOSA SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 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)
-12 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
13.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,642
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
57.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,572
Average weekly wage
$1,200
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
376

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

How it compares

BayfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$518,635$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$599,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,286/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,642$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 Bayfield, CO?
$518,635.
What is the median sale price in Bayfield, CO?
$599,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bayfield, CO?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Bayfield, CO?
Typical rent: $2,286/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bayfield, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Bayfield, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bayfield, CO. 25 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 Bayfield, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bayfield, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bayfield, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bayfield, CO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bayfield, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bayfield, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bayfield, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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