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Colora, MD

Colora, MD.

Population: 2,233 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colora, MD is $412,977 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $374,900 after a median 6 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$412,977

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$412,977
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$412,977
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$374,900
Median list price
$387,500
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
-14.0%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/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)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Woodlawn County Landfill (2.1 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
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,711
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,883

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Hampton National Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Lynch's Landing Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
56
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+318 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,803
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,990
Average weekly wage
$1,143
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
142

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

How it compares

ColoraState medianUS median
Median home value$412,977$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$374,900$450,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,803$3,862$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 Colora, MD?
$412,977.
What is the median sale price in Colora, MD?
$374,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Colora, MD?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Colora, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,860/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Colora, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Colora, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Colora, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colora, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colora, MD?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Woodlawn County Landfill, 2.1 mi.
Is Colora, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Colora, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Colora, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Colora

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