Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Jamestown, CO
$595,900Median home value
Boulder CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Jamestown
Jamestown is a tiny mountain town in Boulder County, Colorado, of about 280 people in Lefthand Canyon. A former gold-mining camp (founded 1860s), its compact downtown on Main Street has the Mercantile cafe and historic buildings. The 2013 flood devastated the town; it has since rebuilt. Homes are cabins and mountain houses along the creek.
Home prices in Jamestown
The median home value in Jamestown is $595,900.
Top places in Jamestown
- Lefthand Canyon — the scenic drive to Boulder.
- James Creek — the creek running through town.
- The Jamestown Mercantile — cafe and community hub.
- Roosevelt National Forest — surrounding trails.
- Boulder — the college city ~20 min southeast.
Commuting from Jamestown
- ~20 min to Boulder via Lefthand Canyon Drive.
- ~25 min to Longmont.
- No public transit; canyon roads only.
Jamestown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jamestown, CO?
The median home value in Jamestown is $595,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Jamestown, CO?
~20 min to Boulder via Lefthand Canyon Drive.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.