Mostly first and second repaints
About 78 percent of Erie homes were built in 2000 or later. Large subdivisions reach their first repaint together, usually starting with trim, caulk and garage doors.
Erie, Colorado
Painters in Erie, CO
An old coal town where nearly eight in ten homes are newer than 2000.
Direct answer
Painter Hotline paints houses in Erie, Weld and Boulder counties. 77.8% of homes there date from 2000 or later, so most jobs are first or second repaints. Free estimates: 720-208-5645.
Local conditions
What painting in Erie involves
Two counties, one town
Erie straddles Weld and Boulder counties. That does not change the painting, but HOA rules and any permits follow the subdivision.
Wind and dust
Open ground between Boulder and Longmont brings wind and dust onto every elevation, so washing and weather timing matter.
Old Town Erie
The original town center around Briggs Street keeps a small stock of older coal-era houses with wood siding. They are the exception here and get hand prep and lead-safe handling instead of the wash, caulk and paint routine of the newer neighborhoods.
Local dataWhen Erie's homes were built (dark orange: built before 1980)
How old Erie's homes are
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates, table B25034.
Show the numbers
| Built | Erie | Weld County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1.2% | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| 1940s | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| 1950s | 0.7% | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| 1960s | 0.9% | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| 1970s | 3% | 13.7% | 16.5% |
| 1980s | 1.6% | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| 1990s | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| 2000s | 38.4% | 25.5% | 16.7% |
| 2010s | 32% | 20.2% | 12.2% |
| 2020 or later | 7.4% | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Before 1980, total | 6.3% | 30.8% | 40.6% |
Erie has about 11,277 homes, and an estimated 6.3% of them predate 1980, far below Colorado's 40.6% and far below Weld County's 30.8%. The 2000s added the most (38.4%); 77.8% are from 2000 on.
What the numbers mean for Erie jobs
- With 6.3% pre-1980, lead is rare in Erie; thin builder coats and dried caulk are the usual culprits.
- 77.8% post-2000 housing: whole streets reach first repaint together, usually under HOA color rules.
- Owner-occupied: 87.9%, so most projects here are planned maintenance.
| County | Weld and Boulder counties |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 80516 |
| Neighborhoods | Old Town Erie, Vista Ridge, Colliers Hill, Erie Commons, Flatiron Meadows, Compass and Erie Highlands |
Questions
Erie painting questions
Do you cover both the Weld and Boulder County sides of Erie?
Yes, all of Erie, from Old Town to Vista Ridge and Colliers Hill.
How do I know if my Erie home needs repainting or just touch-ups?
Check the south and west trim and the caulk. If the caulk is cracked or the trim is chalky and faded, a full repaint with new caulk is usually the better value than spot work.
Do I need to worry about lead paint in Erie?
Usually not. Only 6.3% of homes in Erie predate 1980 by the Census count; lead paint was banned for homes in 1978.