Boulder County, CO Housing Market Brief
county · CO · as of May 2026
What is Boulder County, CO’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Boulder County, CO in its market cycle?
Boulder County, CO is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Boulder County, CO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $750K | ▼ -0.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▼ -8.7% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▼ -7.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,515 | ▼ -14.4% |
| Homes Sold | 437 | ▼ -6.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $369 | ▲ +2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% | ▲ +0.8% |
How has Boulder County, CO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boulder County, CO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Boulder County, CO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Boulder County, CO?
The median sale price in Boulder County, CO is $750K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Boulder County, CO?
Boulder County, CO scores 2 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Boulder County, CO's Alpha Score?
Boulder County, CO's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Boulder County, CO? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.