Lake County, CO Housing Market Brief
county · CO · as of August 2026
What is Lake 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 Lake County, CO in its market cycle?
Lake 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.
Lake County, CO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $574K | ▲ +1.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 75 days | ▲ +581.8% |
| Months of Supply | 6.1 | ▲ +19.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 93 | ▲ +25.7% |
| Homes Sold | 16 | ▲ +6.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $386 | ▼ -14.6% |
How has Lake County, CO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake County, CO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Lake 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 Lake County, CO?
The median sale price in Lake County, CO is $574K, having risen 1.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Lake County, CO?
Lake County, CO scores 15 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lake County, CO's Alpha Score?
Lake County, CO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (61/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lake County, CO? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.