Total monthly cost of ownership
Cost to Own a Home in Todd Creek, Colorado
A $857,000 home here costs
$6,262per month, all in, with 20% down at today's 7.24% 30-year fixed rate. By the 28% rule that takes a household income of about $268,500 a year.
A standard mortgage calculator would have told you $4,672. The real number is $1,590 higher every month, 34% more than the payment most buyers budget for.
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Where every dollar goes
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Todd Creek against Adams County and Colorado
| Measure | Todd Creek | Adams County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $856,800 | $458,400 |
| Median property tax | $5,325 | $2,770 |
| Effective tax rate | 0.621% | 0.604% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,713 |
| Population | 5,069 | 524,408 |
The weather behind that power bill
Todd Creek sits in Adams County, which averages a high of 89.9°F in its hottest month and a low of 18.4°F in its coldest, with 14.48" of precipitation a year and 43% of it in a single three-month stretch. That climate drives 850 cooling and 5,862 heating degree days, which is what sets the $116 electricity line above.
See the full climate breakdown for Adams County , month by month temperatures, rainy season timing, snowfall and heating and cooling costs.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to own a home in Todd Creek?
A $857,000 home in Todd Creek, Colorado costs approximately $6,262 per month with 20% down at 7.24%. That is $4,672 principal and interest, $443 property tax, $249 homeowners insurance, $184 utilities and $714 set aside for maintenance.
What is the property tax rate in Todd Creek?
Todd Creek has an effective property tax rate of 0.621%, based on a median home value of $856,800 and median real estate taxes of $5,325. That is higher than the Adams County average of 0.604%.
What is the average home price in Todd Creek?
The median owner-occupied home value in Todd Creek, Colorado is $856,800, against $458,400 across Adams County.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Todd Creek?
Rent data is not published for Todd Creek at this level of detail.
What salary do you need to buy a home in Todd Creek?
Using the standard 28% rule, housing costs at no more than 28% of gross income, buying the median home in Todd Creek, Colorado at today's rate takes a household income of roughly $268,500 a year. That covers the full $6,262 monthly cost, not just the mortgage payment.
Sources & methodology
- Median home value, real estate taxes, gross rent and population for Todd Creek, US Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2023 5-Year, place-level tables.
- Homeowners insurance, NAIC average premium for Colorado.
- Electricity price, EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A.
- Mortgage rate, Freddie Mac PMMS, refreshed weekly.
- Maintenance (1%/yr) and water and sewer ($68/mo) are national estimates. Every assumption above is editable.