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ZIP 81303

Population: 10,236 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 81303 is $709,721 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $760,750 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,849/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$709,721

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$709,721
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$709,721

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$760,750
Median list price
$799,950
Median price per sqft
$403
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,849/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,338/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,821/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,209/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,393/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Florida Mesa Elementary School, Escalante Middle School, Sunnyside Elementary School, The Juniper School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,721
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,970

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Aztec Ruins National Monument (29 mi)
National parks include
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Animas Air Park (AMK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC, SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
4.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,558
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
54.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 81303State medianUS median
Typical home value$709,721—$288,527
Median sale price$760,750—$325,000
Median days on market51 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,849/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,558—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 81303?
$709,721.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81303?
$760,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81303?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81303?
Typical rent: $1,849/month.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81303?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 81303?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 81303 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81303?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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