Denver Home Appreciation in 2022 – What You Need to Know
Appreciation rates in the Denver metro appears to be returning to pre-pandemic numbers. This is good news for would-be home buyers who were facing severe sticker shock month over month.
In 2022 and 2021, the Denver area saw a surge in property appreciation due to pandemic-driven demand. The zip codes highlighted in this article were no exception – boasting impressive rate rises as part of this housing frenzy.
Denver Metro Housing Appreciation by Year:
- 2022: +11.6%
- 2021: +17.2%
- 2020: +8.7%
- 2019: +2.4%
- 2018: +8.2%
- 2017: +8.0%
- 2016: +9.2%
- 2015: +12.1%
- 2014: +6.5%
- 2013: +9.2%
- 2012: +10.3
- 2011: -1.1%
- 2010: +6.3%
- 2009: -2.1%
Source + Areas Covered
Compliments and gratitude to Megan Aller with First American Title for compiling this data into reports we used to put together this article. The counties included in these numbers are: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson.
Top 15 Denver Metro Zip Codes for Appreciation in 2022
| Zip Code | 2022 Appreciation | Area Name | See Homes For Sale |
| 80439 | 125.00% | Evergreen, CO |
Evergreen, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80135 | 40.30% | Sedalia, CO |
Sedalia, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80117 | 27.00% | Kiowa, CO |
Kiowa, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80246 | 26.90% | Hilltop Neighborhood |
Hilltop Neighborhood Homes For Sale
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| 80102 | 26.00% | Bennet, CO |
Bennet, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80215 | 24.00% | Lakewood, CO |
Lakewood, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80212 | 23.00% | Berkeley Neighborhood |
Berkeley Neighborhood Homes For Sale
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| 80234 | 23.00% | Westminster, CO |
Westminster, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80118 | 21.80% | Larkspur, CO |
Larkspur, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80642 | 21.70% | Hudson, CO |
Hudson, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80007 | 21.40% | Arvada, CO |
Arvada, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80211 | 20.60% | LoHi Neighborhood |
LoHi Neighborhood Homes For Sale
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| 80033 | 20.40% | Wheat Ridge, CO |
Wheat Ridge, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80465 | 19.90% | Morrison, CO |
Morrison, CO Homes For Sale
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| 80209 | 19.80% | Wash Park, Belcaro, Cherry Creek, Speer | 80209 Homes For Sale |
Suburbs Shine in 2022
Out of the top 15 zip codes, 11 were outside of Denver proper. Many more zip codes showed impressive appreciation, reach out to your Usaj Realty agent to learn more about a certain zip code. Listed here are the zip codes that appreciated 19 percent or more in 2022.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a great investment opportunity or just want to live somewhere with excellent potential for appreciation rates, keep these top zip codes on your radar! These areas have seen significant growth over the past year alone!
Whether you want to sell your current home or buy a new one, these are some of the best places around if you want your investment dollars go further!
