The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80219 sells for about $381,000, or $399 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,539 a month.
ZIP 80219 — Denver
The 80219 housing market is experiencing a cooling phase, with median prices declining year-over-year as buyers gain more leverage. Increased days on market and a higher share of price cuts indicate that sellers are adjusting to a more competitive, buyer-friendly environment. High interest rates and broader economic uncertainty in the Denver metro area continue to dampen overall transaction volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and working-class families seeking more affordable entry points into the Denver market compared to more central or northern neighborhoods.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
30% 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 4.6% · poverty 17.8% — 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 6.6%/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 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 80219, Denver 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 Westwood area are generally higher than the Denver city average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of Denver Public Schools, with most local campuses receiving lower-than-average performance ratings.
The area faces standard urban risks, including potential for localized flash flooding during heavy summer storms and typical wildfire smoke exposure common to the Denver metro region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown Denver and ongoing redevelopment efforts in the Westwood neighborhood, though large-scale corporate infrastructure is limited within the ZIP itself.
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 W Line light rail and major corridors like Federal Boulevard, providing relatively efficient access to downtown Denver employment hubs.
The area features several local parks including Westwood Park and Huston Lake Park, with easy access to the Platte River Trail system for cycling and walking.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant presence of long-term residential rentals and limited short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Denver metro labor market, with significant employment in service, retail, and construction sectors.
Served by RTD bus routes and the W Line light rail, providing connectivity to the Denver central business district.
Development is focused on transit-oriented infill and the revitalization of existing residential stock.
The Denver County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Denver Public Schools and various city-wide special districts for water and sanitation services.
Property insurance premiums in the Denver area have seen upward pressure due to regional hail and wind risk profiles.
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 Station4.53.3 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.34.1 mi
- Elitch Gardens44 mi
- Water World4.411.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.25.4 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.99.1 mi
- Ball Arena4.64 mi
- Coors Field4.74.8 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.63.4 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.99.1 mi
- Coors Field4.74.8 mi
- Denver Zoo4.65.9 mi
- Casa Bonita3.93.6 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Denver Zoo4.65.9 mi
- Casa Bonita3.93.6 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.76.2 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.53.3 mi
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.99.1 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Civic Center Park4.44 mi
- Chatfield State Park4.610.7 mi
- Lair o’ the Bear Park4.811.8 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.411.8 mi
- Family Sports Center4.412.4 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.39.6 mi
- Fossil Trace Golf Club4.69.7 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.45.6 mi
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center4.24.7 mi
- Park Meadows4.512.6 mi
- Colorado Mills4.36.9 mi
- Stanley Marketplace4.69.4 mi
- Mershops Town Center at Aurora411.5 mi
- Denver International Airport4.122.2 mi
- Centennial Airport4.413 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.322.1 mi
- Blue Sky Bistro4.715.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with lake views and walking paths.
Neighborhood green space serving local residents.
Major corridor featuring diverse international dining and retail options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.