Mead, CO 80542 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mead, CO—80542

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$552,000

2.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$128,000

34.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

35.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.9%

Median Rent

$2,450

6.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,450

8.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Mead, CO

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Mead, CO is $552,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.1%. This indicates that home prices in Mead, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$552,000	-2.1%
Single Family	$552,000	-2.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mead, CO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mead, CO is $2,450, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mead, CO is 3-bedrooms: $2,450. The most common rental property sizes in Mead, CO are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 81.6% and 18.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,450	$2,450
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,450
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

3 Bedrooms

81.6%

4 Bedrooms

18.4%

Property Listings — Mead, CO

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mead, CO is 64. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 41.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$570,000	0.0%
Listing Count	29	24.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.5%	24.0%
Days on Market	64	35.0%

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Demographics — Mead, CO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mead, CO has a population of 5,550, which has increased by 16.2% over the past 5 years. Mead, CO is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 52.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,550	16.2%
% Under 18	31.5%	2.9%
% Seniors	9.8%	-20.3%
% WFH	14.5%	31.8%
% w/ College Degree	52.4%	56.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mead, CO is a predominantly white area, with 74.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mead, CO is hispanic, making up 21.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.3% of the population in Mead, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 24.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	74.0%	-14.1%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	21.6%	84.6%
% Asian	1.7%	13.3%
% Foreign Born	4.3%	-24.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mead, CO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 207 mortgage originations in Mead, CO, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mead, CO. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	207
% Conventional Loans	73.0%
% Government Loans	27.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mead, CO

Mead, CO lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,520
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,870
3 Bedroom	$120	$2,450	$2,570
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,880

Mead, CO—80542

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mead, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mead, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mead, CO

Demographics — Mead, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mead, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mead, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mead, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mead, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$552,000
Median Household Income	$128,000

Mead, CO—80542

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mead, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mead, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mead, CO

Demographics — Mead, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mead, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mead, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mead, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mead, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Longmont, CO

Johnstown, CO

Longmont, CO

Berthoud, CO

Firestone

Frequently Asked Questions

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