The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81054 sells for about $278,932, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 81054 — Las Animas
The housing market in 81054 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest pricing. Demand remains steady among lifestyle buyers, though the lack of new development and remote location limits overall transaction volume.
This area is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle away from urban centers.
Median prices moved down 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 12.5% — 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 6.0%/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 6.9%/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 81054, 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 this rural area are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in the area are part of small, rural districts with limited extracurricular offerings but high teacher-to-student ratios.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk and requires standard property insurance coverage; flood risks are localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is slow, driven primarily by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale service industries.
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.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with long drive times to regional employment hubs in larger cities.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and proximity to public lands and mountain trails.
The rental market is limited with low turnover, primarily serving local workers and seasonal visitors.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and tourism-related services.
Transportation is almost exclusively via personal vehicle; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline.
The Huerfano County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire exposure and general market trends.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward remote workers moving to rural areas.
Colorado is a public trustee state, utilizing a non-judicial foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Colorado real property disclosure form.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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.
Iconic mountain range offering hiking and scenic views.
Features lakes for fishing and boating with camping facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.