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Idaho Springs, CO

Idaho Springs, CO.

Population: 3,135 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Idaho Springs, CO is $480,968 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 34 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, hail, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$480,968

Typical home value

-1.4%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$480,968
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.2%
10-year appreciation
+96.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$491,536
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
$490,000
Median list price
$495,000
Median price per sqft
$344
1-year sale-price change
-6.5%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
Schools include
Carlson Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central City, Clear Creek (10 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
40.0°F
Average high
51.5°F
Average low
28.5°F
Annual precipitation
20.0 in
Annual snowfall
129.8 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
409
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,622
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Athanasiou Valley Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
50.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,719
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,839
Average weekly wage
$1,337
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

Idaho SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$480,968$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$490,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,719$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 Idaho Springs, CO?
$480,968.
What is the median sale price in Idaho Springs, CO?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Idaho Springs, CO?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Idaho Springs, 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 Idaho Springs, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, hail, landslide, lightning, wildfire.
Is Idaho Springs, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Idaho Springs, CO. 9 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 Idaho Springs, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Idaho Springs, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Idaho Springs, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Idaho Springs, CO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Idaho Springs, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Idaho Springs, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Idaho Springs, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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