Median home value in zip code 80438 (Empire, CO) is $350,178, down 2.1% year over year. Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area.

Home Value$350,178

YoY Change

-2.1%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$70,036 on $350,178

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Stretch34.1% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,131

P/I34.1%

Afford$288K

Gap-$63K

P&I $1,771Tax $160Ins $200

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + CO ins. 28% per HUD.

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80438 is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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