Cost of Living in LoDo
Historic brick meets urban buzz — where Denver started
Housing
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $390K–$565K
- Price per Sq Ft
- ~$400+/sqft
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- -3.1% (condo market) — soft conditions favor buyers
- Avg Days on Market
- ~63 days (elevated; Denver metro condo avg)
- Rent vs Own Ratio
- Condo-dominant market; significant rental inventory
Taxes
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.50% effective; ~79.2 mills
- Sales Tax Rate
- 9.15% combined
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
Utilities
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Denver Water
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Xfinity, CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber, Google Fiber
- Trash & Recycling
- Denver Solid Waste Management
Income
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $110,372
- Cost of Living Index
- 128 (Denver city-wide — 28% above national average per BestPlaces)
Common Questions
FAQ — LoDo
What is the median home price in LoDo?
The median price for condos and lofts in LoDo ranges from $390K to $565K as of 2025–2026, with price per square foot at $400+. The market is predominantly condos and converted lofts. Year-over-year prices declined 3.1%, and homes average ~63 days on market, creating buyer-favorable conditions.
What is the cost of living in LoDo?
Denver’s cost of living index is 128, or 28% above the national average per BestPlaces. Property taxes run ~0.50% effective (~79.2 mills), combined sales tax is 9.15%, and Colorado’s flat state income tax is 4.4%. Median household income in the LoDo area is $110,372.