La Plata County, CO Housing Market Brief
county · CO · as of May 2026
What is La Plata 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 La Plata County, CO in its market cycle?
La Plata 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.
La Plata County, CO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $750K | ▼ -11.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▼ -16.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 370 | ▲ +0.3% |
| Homes Sold | 80 | ▲ +19.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $424 | ▲ +1.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has La Plata County, CO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Plata County, CO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, La Plata County, CO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in La Plata County, CO?
The median sale price in La Plata County, CO is $750K, having fallen 11.2% over the past year.
How affordable is La Plata County, CO?
La Plata 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 La Plata County, CO's Alpha Score?
La Plata County, CO's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (66/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of La Plata County, CO? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.