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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
86
46.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$2,450
6.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$2,450
8.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Mead, CO

As of Dec '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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$552,000-2.1%
Single Family $552,000-2.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$510,000-2.5%
    4 Bed
    		$572,000-3.2%
    5 Bed $624,739-3.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    3.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    28.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    27.7%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,450$2,450
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $2,450$2,450
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    3 Bedrooms
    81.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    18.4%

    Property Listings — Mead, CO

    As of Dec '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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$587,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		2633.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.5%33.0%
    Days on Market
    		8646.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,55016.2%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,520
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,870
    3 Bedroom$120$2,450$2,570
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,880

    Affordability — Mead, CO

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.5
    Median Home Price$552,000
    Median Household Income$128,000

    Mead, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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