The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80540 sells for about $1,195,000, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,370 a month.
ZIP 80540 — Lyons
The Lyons housing market remains stable with high price points reflecting its desirability as a mountain-adjacent community. While inventory is tight, the market is seeing a slight cooling in price growth compared to previous years, driven by broader regional economic trends in Boulder County.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, families seeking a small-town atmosphere, and professionals who can commute to the Boulder/Longmont employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 11.9% — 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 8.3%/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 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80540, 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.
Schools serving the Lyons area are generally well-regarded, operating under the St. Vrain Valley School District.
The area faces significant wildfire risk and is located in a mountainous region prone to flash flooding, impacting insurance availability and premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Boulder and Longmont, with a focus on outdoor recreation and small-town tourism.
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.
Commuting to Boulder or Longmont typically requires a 20-30 minute drive via Highway 36 or Highway 66; public transit options are limited.
Lyons offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the St. Vrain River, Hall Ranch trails, and proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, often influenced by seasonal demand and the presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the tech and research sectors in Boulder and Longmont.
Transportation relies heavily on private vehicles; highway corridors are the primary link to regional employment centers.
Development is constrained by geography and local zoning, focusing on maintaining the town's historic character.
Boulder County Assessor manages property valuations with biennial reassessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to St. Vrain Valley School District and various local fire protection district levies.
High wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface has led to increased premiums and limited carrier options.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Gateway Park Fun Center4.412.7 mi
- ABC Kids Climbing4.815.8 mi
- Fairgrounds Park4.619.5 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.314.6 mi
- Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch4.412.9 mi
- YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Family Resort and Cabins4.112.6 mi
- Folsom Field4.616.2 mi
- Boulder Theater4.615.4 mi
- CU Events Center4.416.7 mi
- Rosetta Hall4.415.5 mi
- Estes Park4.912.7 mi
- Brainard Lake Recreation Area4.812.9 mi
- Estes Park Aerial Tramway4.712.4 mi
- Wild Basin Trailhead4.99.8 mi
- Carter Lake4.611.2 mi
- Dairy Arts Center4.815.7 mi
- Junkyard Social Club4.615.8 mi
- NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory4.818.1 mi
- Longmont Museum4.516 mi
- Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art4.315.7 mi
- Estes Park4.912.7 mi
- Brainard Lake Recreation Area4.812.9 mi
- Lily Lake4.89.8 mi
- Wild Basin Trailhead4.99.8 mi
- Foothills Community Park4.712.8 mi
- Lake Estes Marina4.411.9 mi
- Carter Lake Marina Inc4.312.5 mi
- City of Longmont Twin Peaks Golf Course4.213 mi
- Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course4.411.1 mi
- Estes Park Ride-A-Kart4.611.6 mi
- Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course4.312.5 mi
- Cascade Creek Mini Golf and Golf Simulator by Trackman4.711.4 mi
- Safeway412.7 mi
- The Country Market of Estes Park4.512.7 mi
- Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch4.412.9 mi
- Stanley Village4.512.7 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.726.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular mountain biking and hiking area.
Key feature for fishing and kayaking.
Central community park with camping and river access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.