The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80027 sells for about $955,000, or $378 per square foot.
Prices are up +13% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,900 a month.
ZIP 80027 — Louisville
The 80027 housing market remains competitive with strong year-over-year price appreciation and steady demand. While inventory remains tight, the market is showing signs of stabilization as buyers adjust to current interest rate environments. Proximity to major employment hubs continues to drive interest in the area.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals who value a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and easy access to the Boulder-Denver employment corridor.
Median prices moved up 13.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — 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 6.9%/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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80027, 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.
Louisville generally experiences low crime rates compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a stable presence, and the area is considered safe for families.
The area is served by the highly-rated Boulder Valley School District, which is consistently recognized for academic excellence and strong college readiness metrics.
The region faces wildfire risks, particularly in the wildland-urban interface, and is subject to periodic high-wind events. Residents are encouraged to maintain defensible space and carry appropriate hazard insurance.
The area benefits from proximity to major tech and research hubs in Boulder and the Denver metro area. Development is focused on maintaining a balance between suburban residential growth and preserving open space.
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 commute via US-36 toward Boulder or Denver, with access to regional bus transit and the RTD commuter rail system.
The area features extensive trail systems, community parks, and proximity to open space preserves. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the historic downtown Louisville area.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with rents reflecting the area's desirability and proximity to employment centers.
The economy is driven by the aerospace, technology, and research sectors, with significant employment provided by companies in the Boulder and Denver corridors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US-36 and regional bus transit services connecting to the Denver metro area.
Development is focused on infill projects and the revitalization of existing commercial districts to support sustainable growth.
Parcels are subject to Boulder Valley School District taxes and various local utility and fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the proximity to open space areas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80027 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 Station4.516.6 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.316 mi
- Elitch Gardens416.2 mi
- Water World4.411 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Northglenn4.110.7 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.919.2 mi
- Ball Arena4.616.4 mi
- Coors Field4.716.4 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.616.3 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.818.8 mi
- Water World4.411 mi
- Butterfly Pavilion4.77.3 mi
- AMC Westminster Promenade 244.17.1 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Westminster4.58.8 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Northglenn4.110.7 mi
- Denver Zoo4.618.2 mi
- Casa Bonita3.915.2 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.818.8 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.516.6 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.718.6 mi
- Chautauqua Park4.86.4 mi
- Eldorado Canyon State Park4.85.9 mi
- Boulder Reservoir4.19.2 mi
- Long Lake Regional Park4.49.2 mi
- North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead4.711.4 mi
- Topgolf4.410.9 mi
- Blue Sport Stable4.51.5 mi
- Hyland Hills Golf Course4.18.7 mi
- West Woods Golf Club4.38.8 mi
- Colorado National Golf Club4.39.4 mi
- Denver Premium Outlets4.510.6 mi
- FlatIron Crossing4.42.8 mi
- Pearl Street Mall4.67.2 mi
- H Mart Westminster4.69 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.36.9 mi
- Denver International Airport4.127.6 mi
- Centennial Airport4.430.9 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.327.7 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.74.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Extensive paved trail system for walking and cycling.
Hub for local restaurants, boutiques, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.