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Littleton, CO

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Littleton.

Population: 143,599 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Littleton, CO is $676,140 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $702,970 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,270/month. 34 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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$676,140

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$676,140
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+6.2%
10-year appreciation
+57.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$733,350
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
$702,970
Median list price
$679,698
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
702
For-sale inventory
751
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
595
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
243

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,270/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
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
34
Elementary schools
19
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe, State Charter School Institute, Douglas County School District No. Re 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, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
55
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant PJKS (2 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
57.5°F
Average high
68.3°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.3 in
Annual snowfall
39.1 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Highest AQI recorded (year)
113

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-39,566
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
81,702
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,184

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Centennial Airport (APA) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
21
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
123
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)
-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
1991
Housing built before 1970
12.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,940
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

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

LittletonState medianUS median
Typical home value$676,140$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$702,970$495,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,270/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,940$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 Littleton, CO?
$676,140.
What is the median sale price in Littleton, CO?
$702,970.
How long do homes take to sell in Littleton, CO?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Littleton, CO?
Typical rent: $2,270/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Littleton, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, cold wave, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Littleton, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 55 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 Littleton, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Littleton, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Littleton, CO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Air Force Plant PJKS, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Littleton, CO?
34 schools (19 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Littleton, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Littleton, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Littleton, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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