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Elbert, CO

Elbert, CO.

Population: 4,455 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Elbert, CO is $721,568 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $734,500 after a median 54 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$721,568

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$721,568
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
10-year appreciation
+90.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$752,250
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
$734,500
Median list price
$822,500
Median price per sqft
$295
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Elbert Elementary School, Elbert Junior-Senior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.0 in
Annual snowfall
55.2 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
249
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
533
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,375

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Flying G Air Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, HCA HealthOne Presbyterian St. Lukes
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
+933 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
9.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,683
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
253,988
Average weekly wage
$1,346
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,707

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

How it compares

ElbertState medianUS median
Typical home value$721,568$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$734,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,683$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 Elbert, CO?
$721,568.
What is the median sale price in Elbert, CO?
$734,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Elbert, CO?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Elbert, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,169/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elbert, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Elbert, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Elbert, CO. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Elbert, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elbert, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elbert, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elbert, CO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Elbert, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elbert, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elbert, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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