Larkspur, CO

This town of 226 residents needs 9 more housing units over the next five years. Larkspur is part of the Denver Regional COG.

Housing snapshot

Population
226 (2026)
Households
67
Median household income
$91,850 (2026)
Typical home value
$943,747
Owner-occupied
84%
Five-year housing need
9 units

Comparison to other Colorado municipalities

Larkspur: $91,850 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$43K >$199K
Larkspur: None jobs to household ratio
<0.08 >2.41
Larkspur: No permit data
<0.1% >25.2%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Larkspur, CO is valued at $943,747, well above the Colorado average of $461,626. With a median household income of $91,850 in Larkspur, CO, the typical home is far out of reach for most households, requiring roughly $135,649 more in annual income to afford.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 67 households, Larkspur, CO is growing modestly at 1.3% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Larkspur, CO, other accounts for 55% of the housing stock. Larkspur, CO is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 84% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?