Installs in Four Square Mile
Strata Heat Pumps installs heat pumps in Four Square Mile, in every ZIP code listed on this page. The online estimate gives a price range and your rebates for a Four Square Mile address in about two minutes.
Four Square Mile homes and nearby housing
Four Square Mile has 10,634 homes in 2.702 square miles. Census figures show a median build year of 1989, compared with 1985 in Arapahoe County and 1987 across Colorado. The town has 9,613 occupied homes, and 24.7% are owner occupied. Equipment choices need to work across shared buildings, attached homes, and detached houses.
Multiunit buildings account for 74% of Four Square Mile homes. Arapahoe County has 32.2%, while Colorado has 26.9%. Only 13.2% of local homes are detached, compared with 56.3% in the county and 61.8% statewide. Existing ducts, unit access, and the layout of each home matter before choosing a central system.
Nearby towns show a sharp range. Glendale has 95.2% multiunit buildings and 2.5% detached homes. Holly Hills has 7.4% multiunit buildings and 88.2% detached homes. Cherry Hills Village has 0% multiunit buildings and 98.4% detached homes. Four Square Mile is much closer to Glendale's building pattern, so ductless and compact ducted designs deserve close attention.
The local housing stock also has 12.5% attached homes, 16.2% in buildings with 2 to 9 units, and 57.8% in buildings with 10 or more units. A system must fit the individual home, not just the building category. We check room layout, equipment location, and the path for ducts or refrigerant lines before recommending a system.
How Four Square Mile homes heat today
Electricity heats 54.3% of Four Square Mile homes, while utility gas heats 43%. Arapahoe County differs, with 65.9% using utility gas and 30.6% using electricity. Colorado also leans toward gas at 66.7%, versus 25.2% electric. Local heat pump planning must address a larger electric-heated share than the county or state.
Gas remains an important starting point. Xcel supplies gas here, and a home with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane heat meets the stated rule for the gas-heated Xcel Energy rebate. A home that heats with electricity follows the electric-heat Xcel Energy rebate rule instead. We verify the current equipment before filing rebates.
The surrounding towns also vary. Glendale is 49.1% electric heat and 47.5% gas heat, close to Four Square Mile's split. Holly Hills is 73.1% gas heat and 24.3% electric heat. Greenwood Village is 68.8% gas heat and 28.7% electric heat. Heating equipment should follow the home's present fuel, ducts, and room layout, not a townwide average.
Propane heats 1.3% of Four Square Mile homes. Fuel oil heats 0.2%, while 1.2% use another fuel or no listed fuel. These smaller groups still need an on-site review. The existing equipment and electrical panel determine the system design and which rebate rule applies.
System choices for Four Square Mile homes
A ducted heat pump fits homes with usable central ducts. It provides heating and cooling through that distribution system. This option deserves review for the town's 13.2% detached homes and 12.5% attached homes, where one system may already serve the full home. We measure the home, inspect ducts, and check the electrical panel before installation.
Dual fuel pairs a heat pump with an existing gas furnace. The heat pump handles heating and cooling, while the furnace remains for the coldest hours. This approach matches the 43% of local homes now using utility gas when the existing furnace and ducts support the design. It avoids treating every gas-heated home as identical.
Ductless heat pumps suit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. That matters in Four Square Mile, where 57.8% of homes are in buildings with 10 or more units and 16.2% are in buildings with 2 to 9 units. A ductless system uses indoor units for the spaces it serves. Our estimate prices up to 5 indoor units before a custom quote.
Ductless equipment also fits a home that needs comfort in selected rooms rather than a full duct replacement. Four Square Mile has 54.3% electric-heated homes, and many local homes are in multiunit buildings. A room-by-room layout helps determine how many indoor units are needed and where they should go.
Sizing heat pumps in Four Square Mile
We size an air-source heat pump for 1°F, using an indoor target of 70°F and an elevation of 5,300 ft. At that elevation, our sizing accounts for 18% lost heat output. At the design temperature, the system delivers 2 units of heat for each unit of electricity. Correct sizing protects comfort during deep cold.
Consider the example home: a 2,000 square foot, 2-story home built from 1980 to 1999 with a gas furnace. Our estimate tool calculates a design heat load of 2.8 tons and calls for a 30 A breaker. Four Square Mile has 46.6% of homes from 1980 to 1999, the town's largest build group. That makes this example relevant, but each home still needs its own measurements.
Build era changes the load. For the same example format, a home built before 1960 sizes at 3.4 tons, while a 1960 to 1979 home sizes at 3.2 tons. A 2000 to 2009 home sizes at 2.4 tons, and a home built in 2010 or later sizes at 2.0 tons. Four Square Mile has 2.1% built before 1960 and 12.7% built in 2010 or later.
The town also has 23.7% of homes built from 1960 to 1979, 14.9% built from 2000 to 2009, and 12.7% built in 2010 or later. Those groups do not share one design load. We use the actual home's size, build group, ducts, and electrical equipment to select capacity.
Example prices and rebates in Four Square Mile
For the example 2,000 square foot home, a ducted heat pump costs $15,100 to $27,900 before rebates and $8,400 to $21,200 after rebates. A dual-fuel system costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. These prices, sizes, and rebate figures come from our estimate tool. The final system depends on the measured load, ducts, electrical panel, and selected equipment.
The gas-heated example's total rebates are $7,000. That stack includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The state discount applies to every Colorado home on each of the 3 system types, and it comes off the invoice. Power Ahead Colorado also applies in Arapahoe County on each system type under its stated rule.
For a home now heated with electricity, the ducted 3-ton rebate total is $4,700. It includes the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). A ductless 3-ton system replacing electric heat has the same total, $4,700, with the Xcel Energy rebate ($2,200), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). We file every rebate for the homeowner.
Rebate eligibility follows the stated program rules and the home's current heat. The Xcel Energy gas rule covers customers who heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane. The Xcel Energy electric rule covers customers who heat with electric heat. The federal 25C credit ended for systems installed after 2025-12-31.
How ZIP codes differ around Four Square Mile
ZIP code 80231 has 18,252 homes and a median build year of 1980. Utility gas heats 57.8% of its homes, while electricity heats 40.1%. Its multiunit-building share is 66.5%, below Four Square Mile's 74%. Ductless systems remain a strong fit for many layouts, while gas-heated homes with workable ducts also warrant a ducted or dual-fuel review.
ZIP code 80247 has 15,768 homes and a median build year of 1985. Electricity heats 57.4% of homes, above Four Square Mile's 54.3%, while gas heats 37.2%, below the town's 43%. Its multiunit-building share is 80.1%, above the town's 74%. This ZIP has a stronger case for ductless planning and electric-heat rebate checks.
The ZIP codes differ in detached housing too. Detached homes account for 19.9% in 80231 and 9.2% in 80247, compared with 13.2% in Four Square Mile. Homes built in 2010 or later account for 4.7% in 80231 and 6.6% in 80247, versus 12.7% in town. ZIP code does not replace an inspection of the home.
We use the actual home's build era, heat source, ducts, room layout, and electrical panel. Most installations take one day. Jobs with several ductless units can take 2 or 3 days. The online estimate takes about 2 minutes, and a winter gas bill makes a gas-heated home's estimate more accurate.
Four Square Mile in numbers
| Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built 2010 or later | Gas heat | Electric heat | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Square Mile | 10,634 | 1989 | 2.1% | 12.7% | 43% | 54.3% | 1.3% |
| Arapahoe County | 265,980 | 1985 | 9.1% | 11% | 65.9% | 30.6% | 1.6% |
| Colorado | 2,545,124 | 1987 | 16.3% | 14% | 66.7% | 25.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP | Main town | Homes | Median year built | Heat with gas | Electric utility | Install area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80231 | Denver | 18,252 | 1980 | 57.8% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
| 80247 | Denver | 15,768 | 1985 | 37.2% | Xcel Energy | Yes |
Systems and rebates in Arapahoe County
- Ducted heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Dual-fuel heat pump in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Ductless mini-split in Arapahoe CountyPrices by home age and the Arapahoe rebates for this system.
- Heat pump rebates in Arapahoe County$7,000 on a 3-ton gas home, program by program.
- Pool heat pumps in Arapahoe CountyPool and spa heat pumps: local code rules, running cost and the swim season.
Other towns we install in
- Holly Hills2 miles away. 1,006 homes, median year built 1962.
- Glendale3 miles away. 2,866 homes, median year built 1983.
- Cherry Hills Village4 miles away. 2,383 homes, median year built 1979.
- Greenwood Village5 miles away. 6,869 homes, median year built 1993.
- Arapahoe CountyEvery ZIP code in the county.
Questions we hear
Which heat pump system fits a Four Square Mile condo or apartment?
Ductless heat pumps fit homes without ducts, additions, and condos. This matters because 74% of Four Square Mile homes are in multiunit buildings, including 57.8% in buildings with 10 or more units. For a 1,500 square foot ductless example, our estimate uses 3 indoor units. The price before rebates is $11,800 to $19,200, and the after-rebate range is $7,800 to $15,200.
Should a gas-heated Four Square Mile home use dual fuel?
Dual fuel keeps the gas furnace for the coldest hours and uses a heat pump for heating and cooling. It suits gas-heated homes with compatible ducts and an existing furnace. Utility gas heats 43% of Four Square Mile homes. For the example home, dual fuel costs $12,100 to $22,500 before rebates and $5,400 to $15,800 after rebates. The stated gas-heated rebate total is $7,000.
How are heat pumps sized in Four Square Mile?
We size to 1°F outdoors and 70°F indoors at 5,300 ft. Our sizing accounts for 18% heat-output loss at that elevation. The 2,000 square foot, 2-story gas example built from 1980 to 1999 has a design load of 2.8 tons and a 30 A breaker. We measure the home and inspect ducts and the electrical panel before installation.
What rebates apply to a gas-heated home here?
The stated 3-ton ducted rebate total for a gas-heated home is $7,000. The stack is the Xcel Energy rebate ($4,500), the State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount ($1,000) and the Power Ahead Colorado rebate ($1,500). The Xcel Energy gas-heated rebate applies to Xcel Energy customers who now heat with a gas furnace, gas boiler, or propane. The State of Colorado Heat Pump Discount applies to every Colorado home and comes off the invoice. We file every rebate for the homeowner.
How can I get a Four Square Mile heat pump estimate?
Our online estimate takes about 2 minutes. A winter gas bill makes it more accurate for a gas-heated home. The tool uses the home's build group, heat type, system choice, and ductless indoor-unit count. Four Square Mile's largest build group is 1980 to 1999 at 46.6%, but each home needs its own load and equipment review. We install Mitsubishi, Bosch, Daikin, Carrier, and Trane.