Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Idaho Springs, CO—80452

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$492,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$73,900

26.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

62.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.6%

Median Rent

$1,600

16.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

13.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,050

1.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,100

25.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Idaho Springs, CO

As of May '26, the median home price in Idaho Springs, CO is $492,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Idaho Springs, CO are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.6%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$492,000	-0.8%
Single Family	$500,000	-1.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Idaho Springs, CO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Idaho Springs, CO is $1,880, with a year-over-year rent change of -16.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Idaho Springs, CO is 1-bedrooms: $1,560, 2-bedrooms: $2,250, 3-bedrooms: $2,100. The most common rental property sizes in Idaho Springs, CO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 41.1% and 35.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,880
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,560
2 Bed Rent	$2,050	$2,250
3 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,100
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

35.3%

2 Bedrooms

41.1%

3 Bedrooms

12.0%

4 Bedrooms

10.3%

5+ Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — Idaho Springs, CO

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Idaho Springs, CO is 34. This is a decrease of -62.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$618,000	-20.0%
Listing Count	28	24.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	24.0%
Days on Market	34	-62.0%

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Demographics — Idaho Springs, CO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Idaho Springs, CO has a population of 3,160, which has increased by 2.2% over the past 5 years. Idaho Springs, CO is a less popular place for families, as children make up 14.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,160	2.2%
% Under 18	14.8%	-8.1%
% Seniors	24.4%	43.5%
% WFH	16.2%	90.6%
% w/ College Degree	50.9%	92.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Idaho Springs, CO is a predominantly white area, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Idaho Springs, CO is hispanic, making up 12.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.0% of the population in Idaho Springs, CO, and this percentage has increased by 445.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	82.4%	-5.9%
% Black	2.2%	-21.4%
% Hispanic	12.4%	69.9%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	6.0%	445.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Idaho Springs, CO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 126 mortgage originations in Idaho Springs, CO, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Idaho Springs, CO. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 22.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	126
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	7.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	22.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Idaho Springs, CO

Idaho Springs, CO lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	42
Total Units Section 8	26
% Rentals under Section 8	8.9%
% Occupied Section 8	77.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$1,600	$1,660
2 Bedroom	-$60	$2,050	$1,990
3 Bedroom	$490	$2,100	$2,590
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,910

Idaho Springs, CO—80452

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Idaho Springs, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Idaho Springs, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Idaho Springs, CO

Demographics — Idaho Springs, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Idaho Springs, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Idaho Springs, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Idaho Springs, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Idaho Springs, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lawson

Nevadaville

Silver Plume

Gilpin, CO

Evergreen, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.7
Median Home Price	$492,000
Median Household Income	$73,900

Idaho Springs, CO—80452

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Idaho Springs, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Idaho Springs, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Idaho Springs, CO

Demographics — Idaho Springs, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Idaho Springs, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Idaho Springs, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Idaho Springs, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Idaho Springs, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lawson

Nevadaville

Silver Plume

Gilpin, CO

Evergreen, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

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