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Walden, CO

Walden, CO.

Population: 1,130 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Walden, CO is $230,700. Homes sell for a median $544,000 after a median 52 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 the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,700

Median home value

52

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,700
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
$544,000
Median list price
$236,450
Median price per sqft
$372
1-year sale-price change
+23.6%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
13

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
11.3 : 1
Schools include
North Park School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.6%
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
36.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
9
Days with Good air quality
88
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
56

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
Walden Jackson County Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UCHEALTH YAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER, MIDDLE PARK MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$383
Households with broadband internet
54.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
381
Average weekly wage
$1,034
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Agriculture, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

WaldenState medianUS median
Median sale price$544,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$383$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 Walden, CO?
$230,700.
What is the median sale price in Walden, CO?
$544,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Walden, CO?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Walden, 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 Walden, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Walden, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Walden, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walden, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Walden, CO?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Walden, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 9. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Walden, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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