The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80010 sells for about $445,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 80010 — Aurora
The 80010 housing market is currently stable, characterized by a median price of $445,000 and a moderate inventory level. Demand remains consistent, driven by the area's relative affordability compared to the broader Denver metro, though high interest rates continue to influence buyer activity. Market conditions are balanced, with homes spending an average of 28 days on the market.
This ZIP code is best suited for first-time homebuyers, investors seeking value-add opportunities, and renters looking for proximity to major employment hubs like the Anschutz Medical Campus. It is less suited for those prioritizing top-tier school districts or quiet suburban environments.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability 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 10.2%/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 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80010, Adams 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.
The area experiences higher-than-average property and violent crime rates compared to the broader Denver-Aurora metropolitan region. Local law enforcement reports ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns in this high-density urban corridor.
Schools serving the 80010 ZIP code are primarily part of the Aurora Public Schools district, which faces challenges with academic performance metrics and resource allocation compared to suburban districts in the region.
The area is primarily an urban environment with low direct exposure to wildfire risks, though it remains subject to standard regional climate hazards including severe thunderstorms, hail, and occasional high-wind events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Anschutz Medical Campus and ongoing urban infill projects. Infrastructure improvements are focused on transit-oriented development along the Colfax corridor.
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 benefit from proximity to the I-225 and I-70 corridors, providing direct access to the Denver Tech Center and Downtown Denver. Public transit options include regional bus lines and proximity to light rail stations.
The area features several local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of the larger recreational amenities at City Park and the Aurora Cultural Arts District. Shopping and dining are concentrated along the East Colfax Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for workforce housing, with a significant presence of multi-family apartment complexes. Vacancy rates remain relatively tight due to the area's affordability relative to the wider metro.
The economy is anchored by the nearby Anschutz Medical Campus, one of the largest employers in the region. The area also benefits from a diverse mix of small businesses and service-sector employment.
The area is served by a robust network of bus routes along Colfax Avenue and is positioned between major highway interchanges. Infrastructure planning is currently focused on enhancing multi-modal transit access.
Development is primarily focused on urban infill and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors. Several mixed-use projects are in the planning stages to increase housing density.
The Adams County Assessor's office manages property valuations, utilizing a biennial reassessment cycle based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Aurora Public Schools district taxes and various municipal service districts. Some areas may fall under specific urban renewal authority zones.
Property insurance premiums in this area are influenced by regional hail and wind risk profiles, which are common across the Colorado Front Range.
Colorado is a deed-of-trust state that utilizes a non-judicial foreclosure process, typically managed by the county Public Trustee.
Colorado law requires sellers to provide a written property disclosure form detailing known material defects to the buyer.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80010 profile.
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.
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.58.1 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.38.1 mi
- Elitch Gardens47.9 mi
- Water World4.411.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.25.7 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.918.9 mi
- Ball Arena4.67.7 mi
- Coors Field4.77.1 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.85.2 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.68.4 mi
- Coors Field4.77.1 mi
- Denver Zoo4.64.7 mi
- Casa Bonita3.911 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.85.2 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.74.3 mi
- Denver Zoo4.64.7 mi
- Casa Bonita3.911 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.85.2 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.74.3 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.58.1 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.85.2 mi
- Civic Center Park4.46.7 mi
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge4.76.9 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.65.5 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.67.9 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.410.4 mi
- Family Sports Center4.410.2 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.36.1 mi
- City Park Golf Course4.34.6 mi
- Green Valley Ranch Golf Club4.26.6 mi
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center4.25 mi
- Park Meadows4.512.2 mi
- Stanley Marketplace4.61.2 mi
- Mershops Town Center at Aurora43 mi
- The Denver Central Market4.76.6 mi
- Denver International Airport4.112.8 mi
- Centennial Airport4.411.1 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.312.7 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.717.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community park providing green space and local gathering areas.
A hub for local art galleries, theaters, and community events.
A major commercial artery featuring diverse international dining and retail options.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).