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Houses in Watkins, CO (Arapahoe County) — Census median home value $725,900, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Watkins houses and the broader area.
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Watkins, CO is in Arapahoe County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Watkins and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,087, with a median household income of $157,321. Census data puts the median value of houses in Watkins at $725,900.
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Market overview
Watkins housing market
Watkins is in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Watkins and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$725,900
Population (Census ACS)
1,087
Median household income
$157,321
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Watkins market snapshot
Population
1,087
County
Arapahoe County
Median Household Income
$157,321
Median Home Value (city)
$725,900
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Watkins's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $725,900.
County Price Trend
Arapahoe County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Watkins has an estimated population of 1,087 and a median household income of $157,321, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Watkins's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -5085144% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Arapahoe County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Watkins.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Aetna Estates (~5.8 mi), Brick Center (~9.7 mi), Foxfield (~13.5 mi), Comanche Creek (~14.3 mi), Dove Valley (~16.0 mi), Cherry Creek (~16.5 mi), Four Square Mile (~16.6 mi), Denver (~16.7 mi), Centennial (~17.0 mi), Inverness (~17.5 mi), Holly Hills (~18.4 mi), Greenwood Village (~18.7 mi), Glendale (~19.1 mi), Byers (~19.4 mi), Cherry Hills Village (~20.1 mi), Englewood (~22.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Watkins data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,087
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$725,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$157,321
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.05%
Census place type
CDP
County
Adams County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
24.75 sq mi
Census GEOID
0882900
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Watkins
Schools
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah — 70 schools, 52,392 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Arapahoe addresses may be served by Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Watkins FAQ
What are houses worth in Watkins, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Watkins at $725,900.
How much do houses cost in Watkins, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Watkins, Census ACS data shows a median value of $725,900. Active listing prices in Arapahoe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Watkins, CO?
Watkins houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Arapahoe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Watkins, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Watkins's population at approximately 1,087.
What's the median rent in Watkins, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Watkins at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Watkins, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Watkins at approximately $157,321.
Is the Watkins housing market growing?
Arapahoe County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Watkins, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Watkins's median home value at about 4.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -5085144% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Watkins, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah for many Watkins addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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