The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81055 sells for about $618,681, or $272 per square foot.
Prices are up +209.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 123 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $597 a month.
ZIP 81055 — Cuchara
The La Veta housing market is experiencing significant price volatility due to extremely low inventory and a small number of high-value transactions. While the median price has surged year-over-year, the market remains quiet with very few homes changing hands. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural mountain properties, though the limited supply continues to constrain overall sales volume.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, rural mountain lifestyle away from major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 209.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 123 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 3.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 81055, 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.
The area is served by the Huerfano Re-1 School District, which provides public education for the local community.
The region faces risks typical of Southern Colorado, including wildfire exposure and seasonal weather variations.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local services, tourism, and small businesses, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for travel, with Highway 160 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
The area is known for its proximity to the Spanish Peaks, offering extensive outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and scenic mountain trails.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low inventory and a mix of long-term residential and seasonal housing.
The local economy is small and largely supported by tourism, agriculture, and local government services.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported in the pipeline for this rural ZIP code.
The Huerfano County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial cycles in accordance with Colorado state statutes.
Parcels are subject to Huerfano County levies and the Huerfano Re-1 School District tax requirements.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by wildfire risk assessments and the availability of local fire protection services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov and local ZIP-level aggregators.
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.
- Fox Theatre Walsenburg4.717.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Iconic mountain peaks providing a backdrop for hiking and outdoor activities.
A historic site preserving the local pioneer and frontier history of the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.