Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 80471
The housing market in the 80471 area shows signs of cooling with a slight year-over-year decline in median prices and increased days on market. Despite this, demand remains supported by the area's strong economic base and university presence. Buyers are finding more negotiating leverage compared to previous years as inventory levels stabilize.
This area is well-suited for families, academics, and professionals who value proximity to the University of Colorado, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life.
Median prices moved down 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
42% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.7% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 12.0% — 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 -1.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80471
The area is served by high-performing public school districts within the Boulder Valley region, generally characterized by strong academic outcomes and high graduation rates.
The region faces significant wildfire and flood risks, leading to a challenging property-insurance environment with rising premiums and limited carrier availability.
The local economy is anchored by the University of Colorado Boulder and a robust technology and aerospace sector, driving consistent demand for housing and infrastructure.
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 commute toward the Boulder or Denver employment cores, with access via major highway corridors like US-36.
The area offers extensive access to the Flatirons and Rocky Mountain foothills, featuring numerous hiking trails, parks, and proximity to major shopping districts in Boulder.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and premium pricing, with a significant presence of student housing and professional rentals.
The economy is driven by the University of Colorado Boulder, federal research laboratories, and a thriving technology and startup ecosystem.
The area is served by regional bus transit and highway corridors connecting to the broader Denver metropolitan area.
Development is focused on infill projects and mixed-use residential builds to address housing demand while managing growth constraints.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market data to determine property tax valuations.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, fire protection, and water/sanitation districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional wildfire and natural disaster exposure, requiring careful coverage planning.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 80471.
Iconic rock formations providing extensive hiking and climbing opportunities.
A major pedestrian-friendly shopping and entertainment district in the heart of the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Forecasts are for speculation only and should not be used as a deciding factor in any transaction. Projections trend strictly from calculable historical values — the platform cannot predict market movements, market sentiment, or the market itself.
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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