The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80751 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 80751 — Sterling
The housing market in 80751 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local employment and affordability relative to larger Colorado metros, though limited new construction keeps the market tight.
This ZIP is well-suited for local workers, families seeking an affordable cost of living, and those who prefer a rural, small-town lifestyle in northeastern Colorado.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 14.8% — 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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80751, Logan 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 Sterling RE-1 School District, which provides public education for the region.
The region is subject to standard high-plains climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and regional services, with steady but modest development momentum.
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 local within the Sterling area, with limited transit options requiring personal vehicle use for regional travel.
The area features access to the South Platte River, local parks, and regional recreational facilities typical of northeastern Colorado.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of single-family homes and older apartment complexes.
The economy is driven by agricultural production, regional healthcare services, and public sector employment.
Transportation relies on highway corridors like I-76 for regional connectivity; public transit is minimal.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Logan County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial cycles.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk profiles common to the Colorado plains.
Data retrieved from 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.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
A major regional attraction for boating, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.