Quarterly Market Report
Colorado’s Front Range | Midyear 2026
Welcome
Colorado’s Front Range continues to see a recalibration with an increase in the number of properties sold and a slight decrease in median sold price meaning buyers and sellers are working together to take advantage of new opportunities. In Denver Metro, median sales price held at $525,000 from the same quarter in 2025.
Northern Colorado continues to lead the Front Range with a 25.5% increase in properties sold in Q2 from the same time last year, from 3,796 to 4,765. South Metro saw a slight decrease in median sold price year-over-year in Q2 from $720,000 to $705,000.
Buyers are being thoughtful and in markets across the Front Range, homes are staying on the market slightly longer. The only exception to this was in Boulder, where homes spent 60 days on market, versus 62.59 in Q2 2025. The trend this year continues with an increase in properties sold along the Front Range from 30,685 to 31,744 in the same quarter of 2025.
Lifestyle and the allure of the Rocky Mountains are drawing residents interested in year-round adventure. Seen as more than a winter destination, Colorado summer living offers catch and release fishing on one of our
many rivers, kayaking, rafting, ziplines, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
Key industries in technology, innovation, media, aerospace, and more, continue to drive the state’s economy, while a nationally recognized food and beverage scene, and a thriving arts scene in communities throughout the Front Range, make the quality of life desirable for many.
Activity in the West Metro Foothills held steady in Q2 with total sales volume at $3,011,641,719, a 0.5% increase from the same time period in 2025. The balanced pace continued in Colorado Springs with a 0.6% increase in properties sold from the same time period last year.
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Front Range Real Estate Market
Colorado’s Front Range
Total Sales Volume 54 Average Days on Market
31,744 Properties Sold + 3.5%
At a Glance
Denver Metro
Life in Denver Metro offers a blend of career, culture, and connection to the outdoors with a focus on wellness, attracting industry leaders and residents alike. As the heartbeat of the Front Range, Denver offers balance with residents carving out time for daily runs, bike rides, or a walk around Smith Lake. A short drive “up the hill,” and mountain adventures await. Few places are like Denver, offering personal growth and career opportunities with the Rocky Mountains as the witness to it all.
January - June 2026 % Change
Data based on sales in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. All residential properties.
$14,463,440,047 Total Sales Volume - 0.7% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
$10,311,500
Median Sold Price
$595,000
20,264
Average Days on Market
47
At a Glance
South Metro
South Metro Denver is known for the upscale comfort of suburban living with master-planned communities, extensive trail systems, employment hubs, and expansive green spaces. Communities such as Centennial, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, and Castle Rock make up this bustling metro area.
Families enjoy the amenities and community focus, while quick access to the foothills appeals to those looking for mountain biking trails, hiking, rock climbing, and ziplining. The adventure continues with several golf courses, shopping at Park Meadows Mall, and entertainment including Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.
January - June 2026 % Change
Data
$2,740,081,245
$6,500,000
Median Sold Price
$705,000
Properties Sold - 6.2% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026 - 2.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
3,287
Average Days on Market
51
Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft. - 1.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026 + 6.6% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
$283
At a Glance
West Metro & Foothills
Colorado living is a part of everyday life in West Metro Foothills, offering a distinct balance between nature and the pulse of the city. For those looking to live outside Denver, it is a short drive, allowing professional development to intermingle with adventurous spirit. Arvada, Lakewood, and Morrison offer entertainment zones that feature a blend of designated pedestrian-friendly areas with retail hubs and arts and culture districts.
Foothills living means concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheater, dining in Olde Town Arvada, and shopping in Belmar. Wellness activities are a part of daily life, including Yoga on the Rocks throughout the summer months, running clubs, or paddleboarding on Evergreen Lake.
Data
$3,011,641,719 Total Sales Volume + 0.5% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
$5,900,000
Median Sold Price
$650,000
4,099 Properties Sold + 0.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026 + 0.8% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
41
At a Glance
Boulder
Boulder is a city where the Flatirons rise like a backdrop to daily life, while the Pearl Street Mall anchors downtown with its mix of independent boutiques, farm-to-table restaurants, and street performers.
Culturally, the Boulder Theater and Chautauqua Auditorium host musicians and more, while the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and a thriving gallery scene along Pearl Street. The highly anticipated
Sundance Film Festival will officially move to Boulder in January 2027, further cementing the town’s reputation as a cultural hot spot. With more than 45,000 acres of open space and mountain parks, residents have immediate access to trails for hiking, trail running, and cycling right from their backyards. The city’s reputation as one of the fittest in the country is well earned, supported by an ecosystem of yoga studios, boutique fitness, elite athletic training centers, and a culture that prioritizes time outdoors as much as time at the office.
January - June 2026 % Change 2025 vs 2026
$1,930,374,527 Total Sales Volume + 15.2% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
$14,100,000
$755,000 Median Sold Price
2,026
60 Average Days on Market $368
At a Glance
Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado is defined by historic downtowns, agricultural roots, and a growing reputation for craft and creativity. Communities like Windsor, Timnath, and Berthoud continue to grow while preserving their small town charm.
The region is known for its makers and creators. Fort Collins, often called Colorado’s craft beer capital, is home to New Belgium, Odell Brewing, and dozens of breweries that have made beer part of its identity. Windsor draws visitors with Boardwalk Community Park and its lakeside events, while Timnath’s growing town center and Berthoud’s historic Fourth Street reflect the area’s blend of new development and local character.
With abundant open space, hiking, boating, rock climbing, and an extensive trail network connecting Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and Timnath, outdoor recreation is a way of life with a bit more room to breathe than denser Front Range markets.
January - June
2026 % Change 2025 vs 2026
$2,917,167,080
Total Sales Volume + 22.3% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
$4,100,000
Median Sold Price
$529,900
4,765
Average Days on Market
64
At a Glance
Colorado Springs
With a striking backdrop shaped by Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs is grounded in a sense of scale and natural drama that few markets can match. Downtown has an accessible core of restaurants, breweries, and public spaces anchored by the new United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
Outdoor recreation blends with arts and history. The Fine Arts Center offers a strong regional art collection and performance space, while Manitou Springs, just west of the city, adds its own eclectic, artsy character with mineral springs, galleries, and a downtown that feels distinct to the area.
Garden of the Gods offers world-class hiking and rock-climbing minutes from downtown, while the Manitou Incline has become a nationally known fitness challenge, drawing athletes and casual hikers alike to its punishing stair-step ascent. Buyers here are seeking dramatic natural beauty, a strong sense of place, and an active lifestyle.
January - June 2026 % Change 2025 vs 2026
$2,425,846,860
Total Sales Volume - 1.8% 2025 vs 2026 % Change
$3,875,150
Median Sold Price
$449,000
4,689 Properties Sold + 0.6% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026 - 2.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
Average Days on Market
58
$223 Median Price per Finished Sq. Ft. - 3.4% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026 + 14.1% Change | Jan - Jun 2025 vs 2026
