The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80304 sells for about $1,220,497, or $545 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,880 a month.
ZIP 80304 — Boulder
The 80304 housing market remains a high-value, low-inventory environment where prices have stabilized after years of rapid appreciation. While sales volume is constrained by limited active listings, demand remains supported by the area's strong economic base and high quality of life.
This area is ideal for affluent families, academics, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize proximity to nature and high-quality schools over affordability.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80304, Boulder County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Boulder generally experiences low violent crime rates compared to national averages, though property crime remains a consistent focus for local law enforcement.
The area is served by the highly-rated Boulder Valley School District, known for strong academic performance and extensive extracurricular programming.
The region faces significant wildfire risks due to its proximity to the foothills and wildland-urban interface, alongside periodic flood risks in low-lying drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the University of Colorado Boulder, a robust aerospace and technology sector, and ongoing infill development projects.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents typically face a 20-30 minute commute to major employment hubs in Boulder or a 45-60 minute drive to Denver via US-36.
The ZIP offers exceptional access to the Foothills Trail system, North Boulder Park, and proximity to the Flatirons for hiking, climbing, and cycling.
The rental market is highly competitive due to university demand and limited supply, with high occupancy rates and steady rent growth.
The economy is anchored by the University of Colorado, federal research labs like NCAR/NOAA, and a thriving cluster of tech and biotech firms.
The area is served by the RTD bus system, including the BOLT and JUMP lines, providing connectivity to downtown Boulder and regional transit hubs.
Development is strictly managed by the city's comprehensive plan, focusing on density near transit corridors and preservation of open space.
The Boulder County Assessor's office conducts biennial reappraisals to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Boulder Valley School District levies and various local water and sanitation district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and regional climate-related loss history.
Colorado continues to see net positive domestic migration, though growth has moderated in the high-cost Boulder market.
Colorado is a public trustee state, utilizing a non-judicial foreclosure process for deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Water World4.419.4 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Northglenn4.118.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Westminster4.215.6 mi
- Bounce Empire4.711.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park417 mi
- Topgolf4.416.3 mi
- Butterfly Pavilion4.715.9 mi
- Folsom Field4.62.6 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Westminster4.517.5 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Northglenn4.118.5 mi
- Boulder Reservoir4.13.2 mi
- AMC Flatiron Crossing 144.311.2 mi
- Celestial Seasonings4.73.5 mi
- Lost Gulch Overlook4.94.2 mi
- Cinemark Century Boulder42.5 mi
- Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities4.718.7 mi
- Colorado Railroad Museum4.619.5 mi
- WOW! Children's Museum4.510.8 mi
- Dairy Arts Center4.82.2 mi
- NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory4.84.7 mi
- Chautauqua Park4.83.2 mi
- Eldorado Canyon State Park4.88.1 mi
- Boulder Reservoir4.13.2 mi
- Eben G. Fine Park4.72.3 mi
- North Boulder Recreation Center4.30.9 mi
- Blue Sport Stable4.59.2 mi
- Indian Peaks Golf Course4.49 mi
- Coal Creek Golf Course3.89.2 mi
- Flatirons Golf Course4.24.1 mi
- City of Longmont Twin Peaks Golf Course4.211.8 mi
- FlatIron Crossing4.411.1 mi
- Pearl Street Mall4.61.9 mi
- King Soopers3.72.7 mi
- King Soopers4.24.6 mi
- Safeway3.91.5 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.713.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular community park with sports fields and picnic areas.
Extensive network for hiking and mountain biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.