Cost of Living in Platt Park
Walkable South Pearl charm, Michelin dining meets light rail commute
What it costs to live in Platt Park
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Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$5,190 – $5,790 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $4,551 |
| Property tax | $397 |
| HOA | $0 – $400 |
| Insurance | $242 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$520 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~7 min to downtown) | $20 |
Utilities$340 | |
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| Electric & gas (Xcel Energy) | $205 |
| Water (Denver Water) | $65 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$650 | |
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| Monthly estimate | $650 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $877K–$918K
- Price per Sq Ft
- ~$505/sqft
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- -6% (12-month median) to -17.7% (Oct 2025), volatile
- Avg Days on Market
- 35 days (up from 27 prior year)
- Rent vs Own Ratio
- 44% renter / 56% owner
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.50% effective; ~79.2 mills. Estimated ~$4,590/yr on $918K median
- Sales Tax Rate
- 9.15% combined
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
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 & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $120K–$176K
- Cost of Living Index
- 128 (Denver city-wide, 28% above national average per BestPlaces)
Common QuestionsFAQ, Platt Park
What is the median home price in Platt Park?
The median home price in Platt Park ranges from $877K to $918K, with a Redfin 12-month median of ~$878K and a March 2026 figure of ~$918K. Price per square foot averages ~$505, up 5.4% year-over-year. Homes average 35 days on market, up from 27 the prior year.
What is the cost of living in Platt Park?
Denver’s cost of living index is 128, or 28% above the national average per BestPlaces. Property taxes are ~0.50% effective (~79.2 mills), estimated at ~$4,590/year on the $918K median. Combined sales tax is 9.15%, and Colorado’s flat state income tax is 4.4%. Median household income in Platt Park ranges from $120K to $176K.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.