The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80016 sells for about $729,485, or $207 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,195 a month.
ZIP 80016 — Aurora
The 80016 housing market shows signs of stabilization with solid demand for single-family homes despite a year-over-year price correction. Inventory levels remain healthy, and the area continues to attract families due to its high-quality school district and suburban amenities.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking newer, larger homes in a suburban setting with access to top-tier schools and outdoor recreation, as well as professionals commuting to the Denver Tech Center.
Median prices moved down 8.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 80016, Arapahoe 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 is served by highly-rated schools within the Cherry Creek School District, which is widely recognized for academic excellence and strong student performance.
The area features significant suburban expansion with ongoing residential development and proximity to major employment hubs in the Denver Tech Center.
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 E-470 and Parker Road, providing access to the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver, though transit options are limited.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor amenities including the Aurora Reservoir, numerous neighborhood parks, trail systems, and proximity to local golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes, with rents reflecting the area's premium suburban status and limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is driven by proximity to the Denver Tech Center and the broader Aurora/Denver metro employment corridor, with a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with E-470 serving as the primary arterial highway for regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential master-planned community development continues to expand the footprint of the ZIP toward the eastern edge of the metro area.
Parcels are subject to various Metropolitan Districts (MUDs) which levy additional property taxes to finance infrastructure and public improvements.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Station4.519.3 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.319.7 mi
- Elitch Gardens419.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.213.7 mi
- Pindustry4.19.7 mi
- Ball Arena4.619.3 mi
- Coors Field4.719 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.816.6 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.619.6 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.519.3 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.610.7 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.67.3 mi
- Cinemark Century Aurora and XD4.410.2 mi
- Pindustry4.19.7 mi
- AMC Arapahoe Crossing 164.24.4 mi
- Denver Zoo4.617 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.816.6 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.716.6 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.519.3 mi
- Denver Art Museum4.718 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.610.7 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.67.3 mi
- Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)4.85.7 mi
- Aurora Reservoir4.62.9 mi
- Centennial Center Park4.86.5 mi
- Chatfield Marina4.518.5 mi
- Aurora Reservoir4.43.5 mi
- Swimming Beach4.53 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.47.9 mi
- Family Sports Center4.47.1 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.39.3 mi
- CommonGround Golf Course4.312.3 mi
- Murphy Creek Golf Course4.37.2 mi
- Park Meadows4.58.6 mi
- Mershops Town Center at Aurora410.4 mi
- Southlands4.51.6 mi
- GW Supermarket4.310.6 mi
- Denver International Airport4.119.1 mi
- Centennial Airport4.46.9 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.318.9 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.730.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction offering swimming, boating, fishing, and extensive trails.
A large open-air lifestyle center featuring retail, dining, and entertainment venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.