Cost of Living in Evergreen
Mountain-town living 45 minutes from downtown Denver — elk, pines, and a frozen lake
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $830K–$878K
- Data Year
- 2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- Down 2.1–10.8% YoY depending on source (market correcting from COVID peaks)
- Avg Days on Market
- 40–86 days (varies widely by price tier)
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~1.0–1.5% of appraised value (Jeffco). Median tax bill ~$5,010.
- Sales Tax Rate
- Jefferson County rate — no municipal sales tax (unincorporated)
- Cost of Living vs National
- 24% above national average. Housing is the primary cost driver.
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Evergreen Metropolitan District
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Comcast/Xfinity, CenturyLink (limited in some mountain areas)
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $89,792 (Jeffco median — Evergreen skews higher)
- Cost of Living Index
- 24% above national average (Salary.com 2026). Housing is the primary driver.
FAQ — Evergreen
What is the median home price in Evergreen?
As of February 2026, the median home price in Evergreen is approximately $830K–$878K. Redfin reports $830K (down 10.8% year-over-year) while Zillow shows $878K. List prices often start at $950K+. The range runs from $500K cabins to $2M+ estates, and homes average 40–86 days on market depending on price tier.
What is the cost of living in Evergreen?
Evergreen’s cost of living is 24% above the national average (Salary.com 2026), with housing as the primary driver. Property tax rates run approximately 1.0–1.5% of appraised value under Jefferson County, with a median annual tax bill of approximately $5,010. As an unincorporated community, there is no municipal sales tax — residents pay only the Jefferson County and state rates.