Housing data for Columbine Valley, CO
Columbine Valley, CO has an estimated 2,047 residents and 792 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Arapahoe County.
2.4% of households rent.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+64.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,047 (±333)
- Housing units
- 792 (±151)
- Households that rent
- 2.4%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +64.9%
What stands out in Columbine Valley
Median real estate taxes: $9,517 (±$1,272) in Columbine Valley, higher than in Arapahoe County ($2,938).
Median home value: $1,578,900 (±$197,240) in Columbine Valley, higher than in Arapahoe County ($561,200).
Households that rent: 2.4% (±2.2 points) in Columbine Valley, lower than in Arapahoe County (35.3%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±9.0 points) in Columbine Valley, lower than in Arapahoe County (28.9%).
Housing in Columbine Valley at a glance
- Rent burden: 23.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 2.4% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $250,000 or more median household income
- Home values: $1,578,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $4,000 or more median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $9,517 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 97.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 50.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 84.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 24.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +64.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 15.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Columbine Valley against Arapahoe County, its state and the nation
| Columbine Valley | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,047 (±333) | 659,844 (exact) | 5,862,189 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 792 (±151) | 269,345 (±175) | 2,589,053 (±653) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | 35.3% (±0.8 points) | 33.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,891 (±$21) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $101,087 (±$1,532) | $95,470 (±$578) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $1,578,900 (±$197,240) | $561,200 (±$5,168) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $9,517 (±$1,272) | $2,938 (±$28) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 50.6% (±15.5 points) | 38.2% (±0.8 points) | 39.7% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) | 27.1 minutes (±0.4) | 25.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.9% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 50.4 years (±6.5) | 37.3 years (±0.2) | 37.7 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Columbine Valley covers 1.0 square miles of land, about 2,078 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Columbine Valley has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,241 (±127) | 2,047 (±333) | +64.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 482 (±51) | 792 (±151) | +64.3% | Measurable increase |
| Median home value | $914,500 (±$60,802) | $1,578,900 (±$197,240) | +72.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,993 (±$414) | $9,517 (±$1,272) | +58.8% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 2.1% (±3.1 points) | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | 0.0% (±77.8 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Columbine Valley
In 2024, the Columbine Valley Police Department reported 115 violent and 632 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near Columbine Valley
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | 0.9 mi | $1,819 | $630,600 | 38.8% |
| Bow Mar | 2.2 mi | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | 1.4% |
| Columbine | 2.2 mi | $2,448 | $617,200 | 10.7% |
| Sheridan | 3.4 mi | $1,622 | $380,600 | 41.0% |
| Englewood | 3.8 mi | $1,668 | $572,900 | 50.8% |
| Ken Caryl | 4.7 mi | $2,127 | $600,300 | 15.6% |
| Cherry Hills Village | 5.2 mi | — | $2,000,000 or more | 3.0% |
| Highlands Ranch | 5.2 mi | $2,531 | $712,700 | 21.9% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Columbine Valley, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,751 | $1,831 | $2,169 | $2,846 | $3,183 |
HUD income limits for Columbine Valley, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,250 | $50,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $34,600 | $57,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $43,200 | $72,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $50,150 | $83,550 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $53,600 | $89,300 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $57,050 | $95,050 | $141,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $144,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Columbine Valley
What is the median household income in Columbine Valley?
The median household income in Columbine Valley is $250,000 or more a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Columbine Valley, CO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $1,578,900 (±$197,240) for owner-occupied homes in Columbine Valley (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Columbine Valley?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Columbine Valley, CO is $4,000 or more a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Columbine Valley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Columbine Valley, CO is $9,517 (±$1,272) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Columbine Valley?
Columbine Valley, CO has an estimated 792 (±151) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How old are most homes in Columbine Valley?
50.6% of homes in Columbine Valley, CO were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Columbine Valley growing?
In Columbine Valley, the number of residents went from 1,241 in 2015–2019 to 2,047 in 2020–2024 (+64.9%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbine Valley town, Colorado
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Columbine Valley Police Department (ORI CO0030800)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Columbine Valley town, Colorado (place:16385, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .