The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81069 sells for about $304,469, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 81069 — Rye
The housing market in 81069 is currently experiencing a period of stabilization, with median prices reflecting a slight year-over-year decline consistent with broader Pueblo County trends. Inventory remains tight, and the market is shifting toward a more balanced pace as buyers adjust to current interest rate environments. Activity is primarily driven by local demand for rural residential properties rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking rural living, privacy, and proximity to mountain recreation, rather than urban commuters or investors.
Median prices moved down 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — 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 5.7%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 81069, Pueblo 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.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data for Pueblo County indicates moderate levels consistent with similar mid-sized Colorado municipalities.
Schools serving the Rye area are part of the Pueblo County School District 70, generally characterized by rural-suburban performance metrics.
The area faces elevated wildfire risk due to its proximity to the San Isabel National Forest and mountainous terrain, necessitating careful insurance planning.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agricultural, tourism, and service sectors in Pueblo County, with limited large-scale industrial development in this specific ZIP.
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.
Commuting from Rye to the Pueblo employment core typically involves a 30-45 minute drive via Highway 165 and I-25.
The area is a gateway to the San Isabel National Forest, offering extensive access to hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the rural nature of the ZIP, with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental saturation compared to urban centers.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, tourism, and regional services, with many residents commuting to Pueblo for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP.
Development is primarily low-density residential and agricultural, with no major high-density projects currently in the pipeline.
The Pueblo County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting reappraisals on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Pueblo County School District 70 and various local fire protection and water districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk mitigation requirements and regional hazard exposure.
Colorado is a public trustee state, utilizing a non-judicial foreclosure process for deeds of trust.
Colorado law requires sellers to provide a written property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Rye Mountain Park4.87.3 mi
- Fox Theatre Walsenburg4.715.4 mi
- Rye Mountain Park4.87.3 mi
- Hollydot Golf Club4.69.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation access.
Popular local destination for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.