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Idaho Springs, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,968
Population
823/sq mi density
$85,450
Median Income
$39,277 per capita
$434,900
Home Value
$480,426 Zillow
$1,175
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
776
Violent Crime/100K
5,103 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,450 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$434,900 home value, $1,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
776 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$434,900
54% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
944
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$434,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$480,426
Median Sale Price
$557,500
Median List Price
$322,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.1%
Renter-Occupied
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:
$1,175/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
52 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$407
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $434,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,426 |
| Median Sale Price | $557,500 |
| Median List Price | $322,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $407 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 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 Market | 52 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $407 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 944 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |