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Creede, CO

Creede, CO.

Population: 727 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Creede, CO is $442,005 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $577,500 after a median 103 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$442,005

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$442,005
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+97.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$442,005
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
$577,500
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$471
1-year sale-price change
+31.3%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
14
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,485/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,913/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,306/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.0 : 1
Schools include
Creede School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Waste Rock (7.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Curecanti National Recreation Area (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Mineral County Memorial Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
RIO GRANDE HOSPITAL, PAGOSA SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,432
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
497
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

CreedeState medianUS median
Median home value$442,005$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$577,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market103 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,432$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 median home value in Creede, CO?
$442,005.
What is the median sale price in Creede, CO?
$577,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Creede, CO?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Creede, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,485/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Creede, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Creede, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Creede, CO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Creede, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Creede, CO?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Creede, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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