Boulder, CO metro area Housing Market
Cold MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Boulder, CO metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$700K
↓ 1.1% YoY
Days on Market
88 days
↓ 10.2% YoY
Active Inventory
975
↓ 9.2% YoY
Homes Sold
194
↓ 15.3% YoY
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Boulder, CO metro area Market Summary
The Boulder, CO metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $700K, down 1.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 88 days on the market, 10.2% shorter than a year ago.
There are 975 homes for sale — 9.2% fewer than last year. With 5.0 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 360 new listings were added during this period, down 5.5% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 96.5% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 11.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 23.0% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
81
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Colorado Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 66% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.
Boulder, CO metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$725K
Price per Sq Ft
$334
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.5%
Months of Supply
5.0
Sold Above List
11.9%
Price Drops
23.0%
New Listings
360
↓ 5.5% YoY
Pending Sales
323
Off Market in 2 Weeks
27.2%
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