Market Intelligence Report — CO-500

Boulder, CO

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CO-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$795K
-2.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.24
-3.0% YoY

Active Inventory

1,394
-2.9% YoY

Median DOM

60 Days
-1.6% YoY

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The Boulder, CO residential market is currently classified as Very Weak, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.24, indicating demand absorption significantly lags supply. This condition persists despite a modest year-over-year contraction in active listings by 2.9%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.0%-0.1 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

328,560-0.3% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Boulder market right now.

The market exhibits indicators of limited demand, with the pending ratio registering 0.24, a 3.0% decline over the past year. While new listings increased by 5.7% year-over-year, active listings contracted by 2.9%. Median listing prices have experienced a year-over-year decrease of 2.9% to $795,450, alongside a marginal 0.1% year-over-year decline in median price per square foot.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$795K-0.5% MoM

Active Inventory

1,394-2.9% YoY

Days on Market

60-1.6% YoY

Sold Score™

35-3.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

35
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Negotiating leverage favors greater price discipline from sellers due to the low demand absorption rate. The pace of transactions is slow, as reflected by the pending ratio, which suggests that inventory pressure is minimal for prospective purchasers. This environment generally necessitates more strategic pricing.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $1,340,478, significantly exceeding the median listing price of $795,450, suggests a continued presence of higher-value properties within the active inventory. However, the year-over-year decline in average listing price by 2.9% mirrors the overall market's price adjustments, indicating softening even at the upper tiers. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,394 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 444 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.24

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Boulder, CO? Buyer Demand Index is running at 24%.

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Buyer Demand Index
24%
Median Days on Market
60 days
Inventory YoY
−3%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Boulder, CO
CBSA Code
14500
State
CO

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Boulder?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Boulder metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.24 with median days on market at 60.

  • Are home prices dropping in Boulder?+

    Median listing price is $795K, -2.9% year over year. 23.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Boulder?+

    The typical listing sits 60 days on market, a -1.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 444 per month.

  • What's happening in the Boulder luxury market?+

    The average listing price of $1,340,478, significantly exceeding the median listing price of $795,450, suggests a continued presence of higher-value properties within the active inventory. However, the year-over-year decline in average listing price by 2.9% mirrors the overall market's price adjustments, indicating softening even at the upper tiers. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Boulder real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Boulder agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 14500 · 36mo history