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Blue River, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,145 Population 471/sq mi density
$119,375 Median Income $51,396 per capita
$1,171,900 Home Value $1,183,476 Zillow
$2,442 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,375 median income, 0.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$1,171,900 home value, $2,442/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$1,171,900
316% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,442/mo
110% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
787
Median year built: 1982

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$1,171,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,183,476
Median Sale Price
$2,397,500
Median List Price
$1,095,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

79.5%
Owner-Occupied
20.5%
Renter-Occupied
80%
21%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Census median rent: $2,442/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
100 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
12.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$859
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
79.5%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$1,171,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$1,183,476
Median Sale Price$2,397,500
Median List Price$1,095,000
Price Per Sq Ft$859

Rent

Census Median Rent$2,442
FMR Studio$1,083
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,161
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,429
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,861
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,178

Market

Days on Market100
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops12.5%
Homes Sold2
Active Inventory8
Price Per Sq Ft$859

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied79.5%
Renter-Occupied20.5%
Homeownership Rate79.5%
Total Housing Units787
Median Year Built1982
Rent Burden26.3%