Looking for affordable housing options in Colorado? According to the Zillow Home Value Index, these 25 neighborhoods represent the most budget-friendly places to buy a home in the Centennial State as of March 2025. What might surprise you is that many of these areas have seen tremendous growth over the past 15 years, with some neighborhoods experiencing price increases of over 200% since 2010.
While Denver and its surrounding metro area are known for high housing costs, you’ll find that Pueblo dominates this list of affordable neighborhoods. In fact, 17 of the 25 least expensive neighborhoods are located in Pueblo County. Meanwhile, Aurora contributes four neighborhoods to the list, with Denver, Fort Collins, and Englewood each adding one neighborhood. The most affordable neighborhood, Salt Creek in Pueblo, has a typical home value of just $140,979, which is nearly $160,000 less than the most expensive neighborhood on this list.
Despite their affordability, these neighborhoods have shown impressive investment potential. The neighborhood with the highest growth rate since 2010 is Centretech in Aurora, which has seen property values surge by a remarkable 308%. Even the “slowest growing” neighborhood on this list, Aberdeen in Pueblo, has still increased by nearly 122% over the same period. Below, you’ll find detailed information about each of these neighborhoods, including historical price data and growth rates.
25. City Park Heights
- 2025 Home Value: $297,286
- 2020 Home Value: $253,185
- 2015 Home Value: $160,411
- 2010 Home Value: $117,823
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 17.42%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 85.33%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 152.32%
Located in northern Fort Collins within Larimer County, City Park Heights stands out as one of the few non-Pueblo or Aurora neighborhoods on this list. You’ll find that this neighborhood has shown steady appreciation over the past 15 years, more than doubling in value since 2010 when homes typically sold for around $118,000. Between 2015 and 2020, the neighborhood experienced a 58% increase, though growth has slowed considerably to just 17.42% in the past five years as the overall Colorado housing market has cooled from its pandemic-era boom.
24. City Center North
- 2025 Home Value: $277,771
- 2020 Home Value: $223,311
- 2015 Home Value: $111,170
- 2010 Home Value: $74,136
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 24.39%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 149.86%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 274.68%
Situated in the heart of Aurora in Arapahoe County, City Center North has transformed dramatically over the past decade and a half. You’ll be impressed by the remarkable growth trajectory, with home values nearly quadrupling since 2010. The neighborhood has benefited from Aurora’s overall development and its proximity to Denver’s job market, while still maintaining relative affordability compared to other Denver metro areas. Between 2010 and 2015, values increased by about 50%, followed by a 100% jump between 2015 and 2020, before moderating to a still-healthy 24.39% growth in the last five years.
23. City Center
- 2025 Home Value: $274,786
- 2020 Home Value: $231,836
- 2015 Home Value: $124,749
- 2010 Home Value: $84,923
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 18.53%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 120.27%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 223.57%
Adjacent to City Center North in Aurora’s urban core, City Center offers you a similar investment profile with slightly more modest recent growth. The neighborhood has seen home values more than triple since 2010, representing an excellent return for long-term homeowners. During the post-Great Recession recovery from 2010 to 2015, property values increased by nearly 47%, followed by an 85.8% surge during the hot market of 2015-2020. Though growth has slowed to 18.53% in the most recent five-year period, this neighborhood continues to offer good value within the greater Denver metropolitan area.
22. Belmont
- 2025 Home Value: $269,972
- 2020 Home Value: $188,031
- 2015 Home Value: $118,448
- 2010 Home Value: $119,694
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 43.58%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 127.93%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 125.55%
Nestled on the eastern side of Pueblo, Belmont represents the first of many Pueblo neighborhoods on this list. You’ll notice something interesting in Belmont’s historical data – home values actually decreased slightly between 2010 and 2015, reflecting Pueblo’s slower recovery from the housing crisis compared to other Colorado markets. However, the neighborhood has made up for lost time, with especially strong growth of 43.58% in the last five years, outpacing many Denver metro areas during the same period. Today, Belmont offers a comfortable, established residential area with a median home value still below $270,000.
21. Blende
- 2025 Home Value: $267,289
- 2020 Home Value: $189,013
- 2015 Home Value: $117,908
- 2010 Home Value: $118,397
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 41.41%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 126.69%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 125.76%
Just east of the Pueblo city limits in an unincorporated area of Pueblo County, Blende offers you an affordability profile similar to nearby Belmont. The neighborhood experienced virtually no growth between 2010 and 2015, when home values actually decreased slightly. Since then, Blende has seen remarkable appreciation, particularly in the last five years when values increased by 41.41%. This recent surge reflects growing interest in Pueblo’s housing market as buyers seek alternatives to the extremely high prices in Colorado’s northern Front Range communities.
20. Aberdeen
- 2025 Home Value: $262,111
- 2020 Home Value: $188,881
- 2015 Home Value: $115,524
- 2010 Home Value: $118,225
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 38.77%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 126.89%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 121.71%
Centered in southeastern Pueblo, Aberdeen shows another example of Pueblo’s unique housing market trajectory. You’ll find that this neighborhood actually lost value between 2010 and 2015, dropping about 2.3% during a period when most Colorado communities were recovering from the housing crisis. However, Aberdeen has shown strong and accelerating growth since then, with a 63.5% increase from 2015 to 2020 and another 38.77% gain in the past five years. Despite having the lowest 15-year growth rate among neighborhoods on this list (121.71%), it still represents a solid long-term investment.
19. Highland Park
- 2025 Home Value: $258,782
- 2020 Home Value: $180,081
- 2015 Home Value: $109,890
- 2010 Home Value: $105,903
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 43.70%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 135.49%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 144.36%
Tucked away in northeastern Pueblo, Highland Park offers you another affordable option with strong recent appreciation. Unlike some other Pueblo neighborhoods, Highland Park did show modest growth between 2010 and 2015, increasing about 3.8% during this period. Growth accelerated significantly thereafter, with the strongest gains occurring in the most recent five years at 43.70%. This neighborhood exemplifies how Pueblo’s housing market lagged behind other Colorado communities during the early 2010s but has been catching up rapidly in recent years as homebuyers discover its affordability.
18. Brookridge
- 2025 Home Value: $255,938
- 2020 Home Value: $202,901
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 26.14%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: N/A
- Change from 2010 to 2025: N/A
Situated in Englewood within Arapahoe County, Brookridge represents a rare affordable pocket in the Denver metropolitan area. You’ll notice that historical data for this neighborhood isn’t available before 2020, suggesting it may be a newer development or an area that only recently began being tracked as a distinct neighborhood. Despite its relative newness in the data, Brookridge has shown healthy appreciation of 26.14% over the past five years, outpacing many other Denver metro neighborhoods during the same period while maintaining a significantly lower price point.
17. Centretech
- 2025 Home Value: $250,971
- 2020 Home Value: $194,381
- 2015 Home Value: $103,369
- 2010 Home Value: $61,447
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 29.11%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 142.79%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 308.43%
Located in central Aurora near the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (now the Anschutz Medical Campus), Centretech holds the distinction of having the highest 15-year growth rate on this list. You’ll be amazed to learn that property values here have more than quadrupled since 2010, growing by an astounding 308.43%. This remarkable transformation reflects the neighborhood’s proximity to major employment centers and the overall development of Aurora. Between 2010 and 2015, values increased by 68%, followed by an 88% jump from 2015 to 2020, before moderating to a still-impressive 29.11% over the most recent five-year period.
16. Windsor
- 2025 Home Value: $244,483
- 2020 Home Value: $203,304
- 2015 Home Value: $128,805
- 2010 Home Value: $85,607
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 20.25%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 89.81%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 185.59%
Positioned in northeast Denver within Denver County, Windsor represents one of the few Denver proper neighborhoods to make this list of affordable areas. You’ll find that this neighborhood has experienced steady appreciation since 2010, with home values nearly tripling over the 15-year period. The neighborhood saw its strongest growth between 2010 and 2015 (50.5%) and 2015 to 2020 (57.8%), with a more moderate 20.25% increase in the past five years. As one of Denver’s more affordable neighborhoods, Windsor offers proximity to city amenities while maintaining housing costs well below the city’s average.
15. Beulah Heights
- 2025 Home Value: $242,192
- 2020 Home Value: $166,606
- 2015 Home Value: $99,793
- 2010 Home Value: $99,625
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 45.37%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 142.69%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 143.10%
Perched in northern Pueblo, Beulah Heights illustrates the unique pattern of Pueblo’s housing market recovery. You’ll observe that this neighborhood showed virtually no growth between 2010 and 2015, with home values increasing by just 0.17% during this five-year period. However, growth accelerated dramatically thereafter, with a 67% increase from 2015 to 2020 and another 45.37% gain in the most recent five years. This pattern of delayed but accelerating growth is common among Pueblo neighborhoods and has resulted in Beulah Heights more than doubling in value since 2010.
14. Country Club
- 2025 Home Value: $234,149
- 2020 Home Value: $158,950
- 2015 Home Value: $94,281
- 2010 Home Value: $95,205
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 47.31%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 148.35%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 145.94%
Established in central Pueblo, the Country Club neighborhood features an interesting price history that mirrors Pueblo’s broader housing market trends. You’ll notice that this area actually experienced a slight decrease in value (about 1%) between 2010 and 2015, when many other Colorado communities were recovering from the housing crisis. Since then, growth has been remarkable, with a 68.6% increase from 2015 to 2020 and an even stronger 47.31% gain in the past five years. Despite its name suggesting exclusivity, Country Club remains one of Pueblo’s more affordable neighborhoods with values well under the state average.
13. Mesa Junction
- 2025 Home Value: $225,086
- 2020 Home Value: $150,589
- 2015 Home Value: $85,767
- 2010 Home Value: $92,355
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 49.47%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 162.44%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 143.72%
Centrally located in Pueblo just south of the Downtown area, Mesa Junction actually lost value between 2010 and 2015, dropping by about 7.1% during this period. You’ll find this pattern common among Pueblo neighborhoods, which generally recovered more slowly from the housing crisis than other Colorado markets. However, Mesa Junction has more than made up for this slow start, with values increasing by 75.6% from 2015 to 2020 and another 49.47% in the past five years. This historic neighborhood, known for its proximity to the Pueblo Community College campus, has more than doubled in value since 2010.
12. Hyde Park
- 2025 Home Value: $218,282
- 2020 Home Value: $137,188
- 2015 Home Value: $69,573
- 2010 Home Value: $68,781
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 59.11%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 213.75%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 217.36%
Encompassing an area in northeastern Pueblo, Hyde Park has experienced one of the strongest growth trajectories among Pueblo neighborhoods. You’ll be impressed to learn that this neighborhood has more than tripled in value since 2010, with most of that growth occurring since 2015. Between 2010 and 2015, values increased by just 1.2%, but then surged by 97.2% from 2015 to 2020, followed by another 59.11% in the most recent five years. This accelerating pattern of growth suggests continued interest in Hyde Park as buyers discover its affordability relative to other Colorado markets.
11. Lake Minnequa
- 2025 Home Value: $216,450
- 2020 Home Value: $148,898
- 2015 Home Value: $79,998
- 2010 Home Value: $81,120
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 45.37%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 170.57%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 166.83%
Wrapped around Lake Minnequa in southwestern Pueblo, this neighborhood shows the characteristic pattern of Pueblo’s delayed housing recovery. You’ll find that home values actually decreased by about 1.4% between 2010 and 2015, but have since experienced dramatic growth. Values nearly doubled between 2015 and 2020 (up 86.1%), followed by another 45.37% increase in the past five years. Public investment in Lake Minnequa Park and the surrounding recreational amenities has likely contributed to the neighborhood’s strong recent performance, making it an increasingly attractive and still affordable option for homebuyers.
10. Skyview
- 2025 Home Value: $215,010
- 2020 Home Value: $138,488
- 2015 Home Value: $78,279
- 2010 Home Value: $76,396
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 55.26%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 174.67%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 181.44%
Situated in eastern Pueblo, Skyview has experienced substantial growth over the past decade after a slow start. You’ll notice that between 2010 and 2015, home values increased by only 2.5%, reflecting Pueblo’s delayed recovery from the housing crisis. However, growth accelerated dramatically thereafter, with values increasing by 76.9% from 2015 to 2020 and another 55.26% in the past five years. This neighborhood exemplifies how Pueblo’s once-stagnant housing market has transformed into one of Colorado’s growth stories, with values nearly tripling since 2010 while still remaining affordable compared to state averages.
9. Northside
- 2025 Home Value: $206,818
- 2020 Home Value: $138,642
- 2015 Home Value: $74,056
- 2010 Home Value: $76,068
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 49.17%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 179.27%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 171.89%
Located in northern Pueblo, the appropriately named Northside neighborhood actually lost value between 2010 and 2015, decreasing by about 2.6% during this period. You’ll find that this pattern changed dramatically after 2015, with values surging by 87.2% between 2015 and 2020, and another 49.17% in the most recent five years. This neighborhood’s strong performance since 2015 has resulted in property values nearly tripling from their post-recession lows. Despite this impressive growth, Northside remains among Colorado’s most affordable neighborhoods, with typical home values just above $200,000.
8. Lakeview
- 2025 Home Value: $205,896
- 2020 Home Value: $138,376
- 2015 Home Value: $77,462
- 2010 Home Value: $75,627
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 48.79%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 165.80%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 172.25%
Situated along the Arkansas River in western Pueblo, Lakeview has seen a remarkable transformation since 2015. You’ll be interested to know that this neighborhood exhibited minimal growth between 2010 and 2015, with home values increasing by just 2.4% during this period. However, growth accelerated dramatically thereafter, with a 78.6% increase from 2015 to 2020 and another 48.79% gain in the most recent five years. This neighborhood now offers a compelling combination of riverside location, affordable price point, and strong appreciation potential, with home values having nearly tripled over the 15-year period.
7. Heritage
- 2025 Home Value: $197,974
- 2020 Home Value: $139,073
- 2015 Home Value: $75,141
- 2010 Home Value: $75,043
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 42.35%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 163.47%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 163.81%
Located in southern Pueblo, Heritage demonstrates Pueblo’s unique housing recovery pattern. You’ll find that this neighborhood showed virtually no growth between 2010 and 2015, with home values increasing by just 0.13% during this period. Since then, growth has accelerated dramatically, with an 85.1% increase from 2015 to 2020 and another 42.35% gain in the most recent five years. This pattern has resulted in Heritage more than doubling in value since 2010, yet it remains one of Colorado’s most affordable neighborhoods with typical home values under $200,000.
6. Eastwood Heights
- 2025 Home Value: $173,718
- 2020 Home Value: $116,596
- 2015 Home Value: $59,644
- 2010 Home Value: $56,219
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 48.99%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 191.26%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 209.00%
Nestled in eastern Pueblo, Eastwood Heights has experienced one of the strongest growth trajectories among the neighborhoods on this list. You’ll be surprised to learn that this area has more than tripled in value since 2010, with most of that growth occurring after 2015. Between 2010 and 2015, values increased by a modest 6.1%, but then surged by 95.5% from 2015 to 2020, followed by another 48.99% in the most recent five years. Despite this impressive appreciation, Eastwood Heights remains very affordable, with typical home values well under $200,000.
5. Bessemer
- 2025 Home Value: $169,345
- 2020 Home Value: $116,217
- 2015 Home Value: $57,714
- 2010 Home Value: $63,953
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 45.72%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 193.42%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 164.80%
Historically known as a working-class neighborhood in southern Pueblo, Bessemer shows another example of Pueblo’s unique market trajectory. You’ll notice that this neighborhood actually lost value between 2010 and 2015, decreasing by about 9.8% during this period when many other Colorado communities were recovering from the housing crisis. However, Bessemer has experienced dramatic growth since then, with values more than doubling between 2015 and 2020 (up 101.4%), followed by another 45.72% gain in the most recent five years. Despite these impressive gains, the neighborhood remains one of Colorado’s most affordable areas.
4. Downtown Pueblo
- 2025 Home Value: $163,206
- 2020 Home Value: $100,520
- 2015 Home Value: $50,749
- 2010 Home Value: $62,649
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 62.36%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 221.60%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 160.51%
As the urban core of Pueblo, Downtown experienced significant value declines in the early 2010s, with prices dropping by nearly 19% between 2010 and 2015. You’ll find that this trend reversed dramatically after 2015, with values doubling between 2015 and 2020 (up 98.1%), followed by another substantial 62.36% gain in the past five years. This remarkable turnaround coincides with revitalization efforts and increased interest in urban living. Despite being the central business district of Colorado’s ninth-largest city, Downtown Pueblo remains extraordinarily affordable, with typical home values of just $163,206.
3. East Side
- 2025 Home Value: $156,072
- 2020 Home Value: $97,288
- 2015 Home Value: $49,840
- 2010 Home Value: $52,903
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 60.42%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 213.15%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 195.02%
Situated on the eastern side of Pueblo as its name suggests, East Side initially struggled after the housing crisis, with values decreasing by 5.8% between 2010 and 2015. You’ll be amazed at how dramatically this trend reversed, with property values virtually doubling between 2015 and 2020 (up 95.2%), followed by another impressive 60.42% increase in the most recent five years. Despite nearly tripling in value since 2010, East Side remains one of Colorado’s most affordable neighborhoods, with typical home values still under $160,000 – a price point virtually unheard of in the state’s northern communities.
2. Lower East Side
- 2025 Home Value: $142,756
- 2020 Home Value: $89,635
- 2015 Home Value: $45,394
- 2010 Home Value: $46,850
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 59.26%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 214.48%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 204.71%
Bordering the East Side neighborhood in Pueblo, Lower East Side experienced a slight decline of about 3.1% in home values between 2010 and 2015. You’ll find that this trend completely reversed thereafter, with values nearly doubling between 2015 and 2020 (up 97.5%), followed by another substantial 59.26% increase in the most recent five years. This pattern of accelerating growth has resulted in property values more than tripling since 2010. Despite this impressive appreciation, Lower East Side remains the second most affordable neighborhood in Colorado, with typical home values still under $143,000.
1. Salt Creek
- 2025 Home Value: $140,979
- 2020 Home Value: $107,714
- 2015 Home Value: $60,138
- 2010 Home Value: $47,207
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 30.88%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 134.43%
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 198.64%
Located in southeastern Pueblo, Salt Creek stands as Colorado’s most affordable neighborhood according to Zillow’s data. You’ll be intrigued to learn that unlike many other Pueblo neighborhoods, Salt Creek showed growth rather than decline in the early 2010s, with values increasing by 27.4% between 2010 and 2015. This growth accelerated to 79.1% between 2015 and 2020, followed by a more moderate 30.88% increase in the past five years. Despite nearly tripling in value since 2010, Salt Creek remains extraordinarily affordable by Colorado standards, with typical home values still below $141,000 – a price point that would be unimaginable in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, or even Colorado Springs.
