Market Intelligence Report — CO-740

Denver, CO

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

Ref. No: 2026-CO-04
Updated: April 2026
Stabilizing
Median Listing
$587K
-2.1% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.44
+0.5% YOY
Active Inventory
10,399
+0.5% YOY
Median DOM
39 Days
+9.9% YOY

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial market is stabilizing, with a pending ratio of 0.44. Active listings have seen marginal year-over-year growth at 0.5%.

The market is exhibiting a stabilizing trend. New listings have contracted significantly by 12.7% year-over-year, alongside a 2.1% year-over-year decline in the median listing price. Median days on market have extended by 9.9% year-over-year, reaching 39 days. The pending ratio has increased by 0.05 year-over-year, indicating a slight firming of demand against available inventory.

Mile-high market balancing inbound migration with new construction supply.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Amidst these stabilizing conditions, the pace of transactions remains moderate. The slight increase in the pending ratio suggests a contained level of demand relative to supply. Price adjustments are occurring, and extended days on market indicate that properties may require more time to attract offers, fostering an environment where realistic pricing is crucial for transaction velocity.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

10,399 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 5,664 per month.

Pricing Pressure
24.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.44

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Metro Demographics

MSA Population
3M
Metro Area
Denver–Aurora
CBSA Code
19740
State
CO

Vetted Local Practitioners

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

    As of April 2026, the Denver metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.44 with median days on market at 39.

  • Are home prices dropping in Denver?+

    Median listing price is $587K, -2.1% year over year. 24.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Denver?+

    The typical listing sits 39 days on market, a +9.9% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 5,664 per month.

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

    No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Denver 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.

Vintage: April 2026 · CBSA 19740 · 1mo history