Market Intelligence Report — CO-090

Rifle, CO

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

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

Median Listing

$1.52M
-10.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.28
-3.9% YoY

Active Inventory

889
+6.5% YoY

Median DOM

81 Days
+8.0% YoY

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The Rifle, CO market is currently characterized by cooling conditions, with the pending ratio registering at 0.28. This indicates that approximately 28 pending sales are absorbing every 100 active listings, reflecting a substantial absorption lag in the market.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Rifle market right now.

Inventory levels have seen a 6.5% increase in active listings over the past year, while new listings declined by 8.3% during the same period. The median listing price has experienced a significant year-over-year decline of 10.0%, alongside a 13.0% reduction in median price per square foot. These metrics collectively point to a market experiencing decelerating demand.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$1.52M-4.4% MoM

Active Inventory

889+6.5% YoY

Days on Market

81+8.0% YoY

Sold Score™

38-3.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

38
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

With a pending ratio of 0.28, market dynamics suggest that properties are moving at a slower pace. The increase in median days on market to 81, coupled with a higher price-reduced share, indicates that sellers face pressure to adjust price expectations to align with current demand absorption and inventory levels. Negotiating leverage has shifted, requiring greater price discipline for successful transactions.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in this market, at $5,136,401, significantly outpaces the median listing price of $1,525,000. This substantial spread, combined with an 8.4% year-over-year decline in average listing price and a 13.0% decline in median price per square foot, signals softness within the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

889 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 132 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$1K

Median price per square foot has moved -13.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.28

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Rifle, CO? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Rifle, CO. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
28%
Median Days on Market
81 days
Inventory YoY
+6%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Rifle, CO
CBSA Code
40090
State
CO

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Rifle metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.28 with median days on market at 81.

  • Are home prices dropping in Rifle?+

    Median listing price is $1.52M, -10.0% year over year. 15.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Rifle?+

    The typical listing sits 81 days on market, a +8.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 132 per month.

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

    The average listing price in this market, at $5,136,401, significantly outpaces the median listing price of $1,525,000. This substantial spread, combined with an 8.4% year-over-year decline in average listing price and a 13.0% decline in median price per square foot, signals softness within the higher-priced segments of the market.

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

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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 40090 · 36mo history