55Alpha

Sterling, CO metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · CO · as of August 2026

Balanced

What is Sterling, CO metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-2.751
Inventory Health25%
+6.566
Affordability20%
+27.743
Economic Strength20%
37
Rental Yield15%
+41.279

Where is Sterling, CO metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Sterling, CO metro area is classified as Growing strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Sterling, CO metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$239K▲ +7.1%
Median Days on Market73 days▲ +9%
Months of Supply5.9-13.2%
Homes for Sale101-3.8%
Homes Sold18▲ +12.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$152▲ +3.7%

How has Sterling, CO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 55
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling, CO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Sterling, CO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Sterling, CO metro area?

The median sale price in Sterling, CO metro area is $239K, having risen 7.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Sterling, CO metro area?

Sterling, CO metro area scores 43 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Sterling, CO metro area's Alpha Score?

Sterling, CO metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (79/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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