Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Housing Market Brief
metro · CO · as of May 2026
What is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, 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 Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in its market cycle?
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 39 days | ▲ +8.3% |
How has Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 28 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO?
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO's Alpha Score?
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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