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Rico, CO

Rico, CO.

Population: 414 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rico, CO is $505,248 — up 8.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 213 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$505,248

Median home value

+8.5%

1-year change

213

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$505,248
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$505,248
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
$450,000
Median list price
$695,000
Median price per sqft
$57
1-year sale-price change
-32.8%
Median days on market
213 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
73.2%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$989/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,224/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,716/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,068/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
28.3 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Mesa Verde National Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC, SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+59 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
44.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,143
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
314
Average weekly wage
$851
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Mining

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

How it compares

RicoState medianUS median
Median home value$505,248$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$450,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market213 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,143$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 Rico, CO?
$505,248.
What is the median sale price in Rico, CO?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rico, CO?
Median days on market: 213 days.
What is typical rent in Rico, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,332/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rico, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Rico, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rico, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rico, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Rico, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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