The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80503 sells for about $712,000, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 80503 — Longmont
The 80503 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with a slight year-over-year price decline, reflecting broader regional trends. Demand remains steady, supported by a strong local economy and limited inventory, though buyers are increasingly price-sensitive.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the outdoor amenities and employment hubs of Boulder County.
Median prices moved down 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% 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 3.2% · poverty 4.0% — 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 5.2%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80503, 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.
Crime rates in the area remain relatively low compared to national averages, with local law enforcement reporting stable trends in property and violent crime.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, consistently recognized for strong academic performance and college readiness metrics.
The region faces elevated risks from wildfires and high-wind events, leading to increasingly stringent insurance requirements and rising premiums for homeowners.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Boulder and Denver tech corridors, with ongoing infrastructure improvements supporting residential expansion.
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 primarily commute via US-36 or local transit corridors toward Boulder and Denver, with average commute times reflecting regional traffic patterns.
The area features extensive access to open space, hiking trails, and regional parks, with proximity to local shopping and dining hubs in Longmont.
The rental market remains tight with low vacancy rates, driven by high demand from professionals and students in the broader Boulder County area.
The economy is anchored by the tech, aerospace, and education sectors, with significant employment provided by the University of Colorado and regional research facilities.
The area is served by regional bus transit and major highway corridors connecting to the Denver metropolitan area.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential projects and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate population growth.
The county appraisal district conducts biennial assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, fire protection, and water/sanitation districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and regional climate-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS and DHC profiles.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive network of trails and protected natural areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.