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Wheat Ridge, CO

Wheat Ridge, CO.

Population: 26,485 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wheat Ridge, CO is $585,246 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $660,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,846/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$585,246

Typical home value

-2.3%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$585,246
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+3.8%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$633,185
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
$660,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$331
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
96
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
94
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,846/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Everitt Middle School, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington, Prospect Valley Elementary School, Wheat Ridge High School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
41
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Broderick Wood Products (6.3 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
50.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.1 in
Annual snowfall
75.5 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
215
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
247
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
156,631
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
130,998

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
510
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
+251 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
53.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,628
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
210,961
Average weekly wage
$1,619
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,118

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

How it compares

Wheat RidgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$585,246$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$660,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,846/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,628$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 Wheat Ridge, CO?
$585,246.
What is the median sale price in Wheat Ridge, CO?
$660,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Typical rent: $1,846/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winter weather, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Wheat Ridge, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wheat Ridge, CO. 41 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wheat Ridge, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wheat Ridge, CO?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wheat Ridge, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 16.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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