Wellington, CO 80549 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wellington, CO—80549

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$463,000

2.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$104,000

18.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

25.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.1%

Median Rent

$2,480

8.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$850

21.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

39.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,480

3.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Wellington, CO

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Wellington, CO is $463,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Wellington, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$463,000	-2.5%
Single Family	$468,000	-2.5%
Condos	$339,000	-0.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wellington, CO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wellington, CO is $2,340, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wellington, CO is 1-bedrooms: $1,100, 2-bedrooms: $1,840, 3-bedrooms: $2,430, 4-bedrooms: $2,510. The most common rental property sizes in Wellington, CO are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 51.5% and 30.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,480	$2,340
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$850	$1,100
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,840
3 Bed Rent	$2,480	$2,430
4 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,510

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

5.6%

2 Bedrooms

12.7%

3 Bedrooms

51.5%

4 Bedrooms

30.3%

Property Listings — Wellington, CO

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wellington, CO is 71. This is a increase of 25.0% 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 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$500,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	82	17.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.1%	17.0%
Days on Market	71	25.0%

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Demographics — Wellington, CO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wellington, CO has a population of 14,100, which has increased by 24.6% over the past 5 years. Wellington, CO is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 43.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	14,100	24.6%
% Under 18	28.4%	-2.4%
% Seniors	11.0%	15.8%
% WFH	18.0%	252.9%
% w/ College Degree	43.6%	21.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wellington, CO is a predominantly white area, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wellington, CO is hispanic, making up 17.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.4% of the population in Wellington, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 62.2% 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	79.7%	-2.9%
% Black	0.4%	-33.3%
% Hispanic	17.8%	29.0%
% Asian	0.3%	50.0%
% Foreign Born	1.4%	-62.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wellington, CO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 477 mortgage originations in Wellington, CO, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wellington, CO. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	477
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wellington, CO

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wellington, CO under the Section 8 program is 8.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Wellington, CO, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	108
Total Units Section 8	108
% Rentals under Section 8	8.2%
% Occupied Section 8	88.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250	$850	$2,100
2 Bedroom	$680	$1,800	$2,480
3 Bedroom	$990	$2,480	$3,470
4 Bedroom	$1,250	$2,450	$3,700

Wellington, CO—80549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wellington, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wellington, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wellington, CO

Demographics — Wellington, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wellington, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wellington, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wellington, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wellington, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$463,000
Median Household Income	$104,000

Wellington, CO—80549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wellington, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wellington, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wellington, CO

Demographics — Wellington, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wellington, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wellington, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wellington, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wellington, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Laporte, CO

Fort Collins, CO

Carr, CO

Granite, WY

Fort Collins, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

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