Adams County, Colorado Housing Market
In Adams County, Colorado, the median home value is $484,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,781. This places Adams County at #150 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #23 within Colorado.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,366
- Establishments: 14,099
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,884
- Multi-family: 724
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 221,464 (avg $76,940)
- Outflow: 210,926 (avg $77,682)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Adams County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80137 | 287.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 80643 | 244.4 | -2.49% | 2025 |
| 3 | 80642 | 285.5 | +1.95% | 2025 |
| 4 | 80023 | 248.9 | -4.45% | 2025 |
| 5 | 80216 | 321.1 | -0.90% | 2025 |
| 6 | 80221 | 297.7 | -3.94% | 2025 |
| 7 | 80022 | 275.9 | -5.49% | 2025 |
| 8 | 80102 | 274.5 | +3.11% | 2025 |
| 9 | 80234 | 265.9 | -2.15% | 2025 |
| 10 | 80603 | 263.2 | +1.76% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Adams County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $484,200 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,781 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.7 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 13.3% above the Colorado state average and 112.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,781/month is 36.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.6%, compared to 71.9% in Colorado and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg city | Virginia | $483,700 | $1,619 |
| Blanco County | Texas | $483,500 | $1,017 |
| Stafford County | Virginia | $485,100 | $2,020 |
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | $485,600 | $1,763 |
| Charlottesville city | Virginia | $486,700 | $1,540 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teller County | $479,900 | $1,880 | 81.0% |
| Archuleta County | $478,100 | $1,432 | 80.1% |
| Weld County | $471,700 | $1,539 | 76.0% |
| Lake County | $466,100 | $1,397 | 75.6% |
| El Paso County | $461,000 | $1,696 | 66.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).