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Colorado Housing Market

2026 Market Report & Data · Data through May 2026 · Source: Redfin

$617K

Median Price

35

Days on Market

4.2

Months Supply

+1.3%

YoY Change

Balanced Market

Market Type

Buyer's Markets (42) Seller's Markets (123) Cheapest Cities Fastest Selling Rising Markets (10) Price Drops (10)

Market Dashboard

Market Summary

Buyer's Markets

42

cities with 6+ months supply

Balanced Markets

97

cities with 3-6 months supply

Seller's Markets

123

cities with <3 months supply

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Colorado

Ranked by lowest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Ignacio $40K 84d
2. Naturita $55K 289d
3. Peetz $65K 245d
4. Jackson Lake $110K 13d
5. Rye $120K 24d
6. Aetna Estates $125K d
7. Redvale $125K 14d
8. Yampa $148K 326d
9. De Beque $163K 608d
10. Hartsel $163K 7d

🏰 Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in Colorado

Ranked by highest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Catherine $4.47M d
2. Avon $4.22M 157d
3. Woody Creek $3.70M 88d
4. Cherry Hills Village $3.21M 7d
5. Leyner $2.65M 101d
6. Edwards $2.63M 107d
7. Aspen $2.24M 228d
8. Pine Brook Hill $2.00M 239d
9. Steamboat Springs $1.95M 128d
10. El Jebel $1.94M 179d

Top Buyer's Markets in Colorado

42 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Copper Mountain 30.0 mo $1.45M d
2. New Castle 21.5 mo $555K 37d
3. Pine Brook Hill 20.0 mo $2.00M 239d
4. Ridgway 16.5 mo $905K 102d
5. Allenspark 15.0 mo $729K 650d
6. Avon 15.0 mo $4.22M 157d
7. Georgetown 14.5 mo $425K 44d
8. Hayden 13.5 mo $465K 91d
9. Loghill Village 13.0 mo $795K 191d
10. Beulah Valley 12.0 mo $225K 85d

Top Seller's Markets in Colorado

123 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Columbine Valley 0.3 mo $1.81M 3d
2. Gilcrest 0.3 mo $355K 67d
3. Oak Creek 0.3 mo $605K 218d
4. Chacra 0.5 mo $959K 65d
5. Matheson 0.5 mo $187K 135d
6. Vineland 0.5 mo $228K 48d
7. Nunn 0.7 mo $420K 26d
8. Rockvale 0.7 mo $250K 167d
9. Kiowa 0.8 mo $490K 59d
10. Shaw Heights 0.8 mo $539K 14d

Top 10 Fastest Selling Cities in Colorado

Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.

City Days on Market Median Price
1. Peoria 2d $600K
2. Avondale 3d $170K
3. Columbine Valley 3d $1.81M
4. Dotsero 3d $635K
5. Indian Hills 3d $825K
6. Fairmount 4d $900K
7. Federal Heights 4d $183K
8. Golden 4d $910K
9. Loma 4d $390K
10. Morrison 4d $995K

Top Rising Markets in Colorado

Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. West Pleasant View +83.2% $490K
2. Edwards +82.6% $2.63M
3. Steamboat Springs +77.8% $1.95M
4. Durango +47.1% $725K
5. Breckenridge +44.3% $1.33M
6. Keystone +44.1% $1.34M
7. Battlement Mesa +42.0% $490K
8. Sterling +37.4% $282K
9. Louisville +25.4% $1.07M
10. Frisco +23.2% $1.16M

Cities with Price Drops in Colorado

Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. Vail -45.0% $1.10M
2. Carbondale -36.7% $1.10M
3. Castle Pines Village -34.5% $1.64M
4. Cherry Creek -34.2% $808K
5. Aspen -33.9% $2.24M
6. Ponderosa Park -33.0% $720K
7. The Pinery -30.4% $900K
8. Lone Tree -24.1% $825K
9. Meridian Village -20.5% $700K
10. Evergreen -17.3% $980K

All 324 Cities in Colorado

Acres Green Aetna Estates Allenspark Alma Altona Applewood Aristocrat Ranchettes Arvada Aspen Aspen Park Atwood Ault Aurora Avon Avondale Bailey Bark Ranch Basalt Battlement Mesa Bayfield Bellvue Bennett Berkley Berthoud Beulah Valley Black Forest Black Hawk Blende Blue River Blue Sky Blue Valley Bonanza Mountain Estates Boone Boulder Bow Mar Breckenridge Brick Center Briggsdale Brighton Brook Forest Brookside Broomfield Brush Byers Calhan Campion Cañon City Carbondale Carriage Club Cascade-Chipita Park Castle Pines Castle Pines North Castle Pines Village Castle Rock Castlewood Catherine Cattle Creek Centennial Central City Chacra Cherry Creek Cherry Hills Village Cimarron Hills Clifton Coal Creek Coaldale Collbran Colona Colorado City Colorado Springs Columbine Columbine Valley Comanche Creek Commerce City Conifer Copper Mountain Cotopaxi Cottonwood Craig Cripple Creek Crisman Crook Dacono Dakota Ridge De Beque Deer Trail Denver Derby Dillon Dinosaur Divide Dotsero Dove Valley Downieville-Lawson-Dumont Durango Eagle East Pleasant View Eaton Echo Hills Edgewater Edwards El Jebel Elbert Eldora Eldorado Springs Elizabeth Ellicott Empire Englewood Erie Estes Park Evans Evergreen Fairmount Fairplay Federal Heights Firestone Fleming Florence Florissant Floyd Hill Fort Collins Fort Lupton Fort Morgan Fountain Four Square Mile Foxfield Franktown Frederick Frisco Fruita Fruitvale Fulford Garden City Genesee Georgetown Gilcrest Glendale Gleneagle Glenwood Springs Gold Hill Golden Goldfield Grand Junction Grand View Estates Greeley Green Mountain Falls Greenwood Village Grover Guffey Gunbarrel Gypsum Hartsel Hayden Heeney Heritage Hills Hidden Lake Highlands Ranch Hillrose Holly Hills Howard Hudson Idaho Springs Idledale Ignacio Iliff Indian Hills Inverness Jackson Lake Jamestown Johnstown Keenesburg Ken Caryl Kersey Keystone Kiowa Kittredge La Salle Lafayette Lakewood Laporte Larkspur Lazy Acres Leyner Lincoln Park Littleton Lochbuie Log Lane Village Loghill Village Loma Lone Tree Longmont Louisville Louviers Loveland Lyons Manitou Springs Marvel Matheson Maybell Mead Meridian Meridian Village Merino Midland Milliken Minturn Montezuma Montrose Monument Morgan Heights Morrison Mountain Meadows Mountain View Mulford Naturita Nederland New Castle Niwot No Name North Washington Northglenn Nucla Nunn Oak Creek Olathe Orchard Orchard Mesa Ouray Padroni Palisade Palmer Lake Parachute Paragon Estates Park Center Parker Peetz Penrose Peoria Perry Park Peyton Phippsburg Pierce Pine Brook Hill Pine Valley Platteville Ponderosa Park Portland Pueblo Pueblo West Ramah Raymer (New Raymer) Red Cliff Red Feather Lakes Redlands Redstone Redvale Ridgway Rifle Rock Creek Park Rockvale Rollinsville Roxborough Park Rye Saddle Ridge Salt Creek Security-Widefield Sedalia Seven Hills Severance Shaw Heights Sheridan Sherrelwood Sierra Ridge Silt Silver Plume Silverthorne Simla Snowmass Village Snyder Southern Ute Southglenn St. Ann Highlands St. Mary's Steamboat Springs Stepping Stone Sterling Sterling Ranch Stonegate Strasburg Stratmoor Sugarloaf Sunshine Superior Tall Timber The Pinery Thornton Timnath Todd Creek Trail Side Twin Lakes Upper Bear Creek Upper Witter Gulch Vail Valmont Victor Vineland Ward Watkins Welby Weldona Wellington West Pleasant View Westcreek Westminster Wheat Ridge Wiggins Williamsburg Windsor Wolcott Woodland Park Woodmoor Woody Creek Yampa

Colorado Real Estate Market Overview

The Colorado housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $617K and 4.2 months of inventory supply. Homes in Colorado typically sell in 35 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Real Estate

Is Colorado a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

Colorado is currently classified as a balanced market based on months of supply data. The market is relatively balanced, offering fair conditions for both buyers and sellers. Market conditions vary by city, so check local data for your specific area.

What is the median home price in Colorado?

The median home price in Colorado is approximately $617K as of May 2026. Prices range significantly across the state, with Catherine among the most expensive areas and Ignacio offering more affordable options. Work with a local real estate agent for the most current pricing in your target neighborhoods.

How long does it take to sell a house in Colorado?

Selling timelines in Colorado vary by city and market conditions. The fastest-selling markets include Peoria with a median of 2 days on market. Factors like pricing strategy, home condition, location, and seasonality all affect how quickly a home sells. A skilled listing agent can help price and market your home for a faster sale.

Should I buy a house in Colorado right now?

Whether to buy in Colorado depends on your personal finances, timeline, and target market. Balanced conditions offer a fair environment for well-prepared buyers. Consider factors like mortgage rates, your job stability, how long you plan to stay, and local price trends. Consult with a local real estate agent who can advise on specific neighborhoods.

How do I find a real estate agent in Colorado?

Start by researching agents with proven experience in your target Colorado market. Look for agents with strong local transaction history, positive client reviews, and expertise in your price range. Interview at least 2-3 agents before choosing. Ask about their recent sales, marketing strategy, and communication style. Our directory features verified agents across Colorado to help you find the right match.

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