Ten Most Affordable Places to Buy a House in Colorado

We all know that housing costs in Denver have been high in recent years. And the same situation can be found in plenty of other Colorado communities. But there are still relative bargains available in these parts, particularly for folks who are willing to venture away from the largest cities...

By Michael Roberts

June 3, 2016

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We all know that housing costs in Denver have been high in recent years.

And the same situation can be found in plenty of other Colorado communities.

But there are still relative bargains available in these parts, particularly for folks who are willing to venture away from the largest cities.

The data comes from SmartAsset.com, whose list of the ten most affordable Colorado housing markets includes a few places in the vicinity of Denver and other major population centers, as well as several others in less crowded parts of the state.

Check out the photo-illustrated countdown below, featuring SmartAsset data. For more information, click here.

Number 10: Evans, Colorado

State Rank: 10
National Rank: 1061
Average Closing Costs: $3,302
Annual Property Tax: $930
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $650
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $6,466
Median Income: $47,798

Number 9: Parker, Colorado

State Rank: 9
National Rank: 1054
Average Closing Costs: $3,717
Annual Property Tax: $2,385
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $1,313
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $13,402
Median Income: $98,170

Number 8: Firestone, Colorado

State Rank: 8
National Rank: 957
Average Closing Costs: $3,604
Annual Property Tax: $1,795
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $1,102
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $10,954
Median Income: $81,559

Number 7: Fort Morgan, Colorado

State Rank: 7
National Rank: 842
Average Closing Costs: $3,236
Annual Property Tax: $835
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $539
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $5,433
Median Income: $42,633

Number 6: Johnstown, Colorado

State Rank: 6
National Rank: 840
Average Closing Costs: $3,575
Annual Property Tax: $1,518
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $1,046
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $10,402
Median Income: $78,298

Continue to learn about the five most affordable housing markets in Colorado according to SmartAsset.com.

Number 5: Wellington, Colorado

State Rank: 5
National Rank: 745
Average Closing Costs: $3,513
Annual Property Tax: $1,539
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $929
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $9,485
Median Income: $73,658

Number 4: Sterling, Colorado

State Rank: 4
National Rank: 690
Average Closing Costs: $2,873
Annual Property Tax: $661
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $439
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $4,470
Median Income: $36,204

Number 3: Frederick, Colorado

State Rank: 3
National Rank: 579
Average Closing Costs: $3,563
Annual Property Tax: $1,512
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $1,024
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $10,180
Median Income: $80,727

Number 2: Milliken, Colorado

State Rank: 2
National Rank: 433
Average Closing Costs: $3,382
Annual Property Tax: $1,243
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $801
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $7,963
Median Income: $66,649

Number 1: Lamar, Colorado

State Rank: 1
National Rank: 405
Average Closing Costs: $2,632
Annual Property Tax: $495
Annual Homeowner's Insurance: $363
Average Annual Mortgage Payment: $3,662
Median Income: $31,741

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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