Jefferson County, CO Housing Market Brief
county · CO · score computed October 2026
What is Jefferson 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Jefferson County, CO in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, CO is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Jefferson County, CO?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Jefferson County, CO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $629K | ▼ -1.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▼ -13.5% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +11.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 2,462 | ▲ +5.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 642 | ▼ -7.8% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $281 | ▼ -0.7% | Redfin |
How has Jefferson County, CO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, CO a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jefferson County, CO is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 23 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, CO?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, CO is $629K, having fallen 1.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jefferson County, CO?
Jefferson County, CO scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, CO's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, CO's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Jefferson County, CO? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.