Jefferson County, Colorado Housing Market
In Jefferson County, Colorado, the median home value is $637,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,861. This places Jefferson County at #70 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 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: $1,619
- Establishments: 24,917
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 810
- Multi-family: 308
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 266,950 (avg $117,722)
- Outflow: 257,111 (avg $118,648)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Jefferson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80457 | 285.8 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 80470 | 260.8 | -8.23% | 2025 |
| 3 | 80454 | 270.5 | +0.01% | 2025 |
| 4 | 80215 | 317.8 | +3.41% | 2025 |
| 5 | 80401 | 320.0 | +2.35% | 2025 |
| 6 | 80433 | 274.4 | -2.59% | 2025 |
| 7 | 80465 | 297.1 | -2.11% | 2025 |
| 8 | 80421 | 290.4 | +4.06% | 2025 |
| 9 | 80033 | 315.5 | -0.18% | 2025 |
| 10 | 80228 | 304.2 | -0.42% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jefferson County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $637,600 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,861 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.6 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jefferson County is 49.1% above the Colorado state average and 180.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,861/month is 42.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.6, Jefferson County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Jefferson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono County | California | $639,400 | $1,629 |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | $640,300 | $2,068 |
| Barnstable County | Massachusetts | $629,000 | $1,678 |
| Deschutes County | Oregon | $650,900 | $1,787 |
| Bergen County | New Jersey | $623,000 | $1,914 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison County | $621,800 | $1,252 | 66.8% |
| Denver County | $616,000 | $1,831 | 48.8% |
| Broomfield County | $664,500 | $2,126 | 62.7% |
| Chaffee County | $665,700 | $1,611 | 74.1% |
| Clear Creek County | $608,500 | $1,467 | 81.6% |
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).