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Woody Creek, CO

Woody Creek, CO.

Population: 459 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Woody Creek, CO is $5.65M — up 7.9% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$5.65M

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$5.65M
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+128.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$5.75M
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$13.60M
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+5.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,808/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,169/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,597/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,346/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,033/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
Aspen Community Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.3%
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
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
389.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
19
Days with Good air quality
337
Days with Moderate air quality
27
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Aspen Gliderport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, VAIL HEALTH HOSPITAL, ST VINCENT GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
120
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-169 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
22.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,183
Households with broadband internet
90.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,055
Average weekly wage
$1,569
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

Woody CreekState medianUS median
Median home value$5.65M$493,059$288,527
Median annual property tax$3,183$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 Woody Creek, CO?
$5.65M.
What is typical rent in Woody Creek, CO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,597/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Woody Creek, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Woody Creek, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Woody Creek, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Woody Creek, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Woody Creek, CO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Woody Creek, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 19. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Woody Creek, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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