The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81044 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 81044 — Hasty
The housing market in 81044 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth, reflecting its rural nature. Demand is consistent but limited, driven primarily by local residents and those seeking affordable, quiet living conditions.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, families seeking a quiet rural lifestyle, and budget-conscious buyers who prioritize affordability over proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 81044, Huerfano County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with regional rural trends, with property-related incidents being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable activity levels compared to neighboring jurisdictions.
Schools serving the area are part of a rural district that maintains moderate performance ratings, focusing on foundational education and community-based extracurricular programs.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the region, with local building codes and insurance requirements reflecting standard mitigation practices for the climate.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service industries, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to regional employment hubs averaging 30-45 minutes via state highway corridors.
The area offers access to local parks and outdoor recreational spaces, with limited commercial shopping and dining options located within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs and a lack of new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small business, and regional government services, with limited exposure to major corporate headquarters.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with limited public transit infrastructure available in this rural geography.
Development activity is minimal, with no major commercial or residential projects currently approved or under construction.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic property assessments to determine taxable value based on market-based valuation models.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID districts identified.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the availability of local fire protection services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Serves as a hub for local events and public services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.