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Sterling, CO metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 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%
+3.154
Inventory Health25%
+13.559
Affordability20%
20
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
71

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Sterling, CO metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, 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$306K▲ +42.3%
Median Days on Market65 days▲ +20.4%
Months of Supply7.2▲ +9.1%
Homes for Sale93-6.1%
Homes Sold13-13.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$138▲ +4%
Sale-to-List Ratio90.2%-4.2%

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

Now: 50
3-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 May 2026, Sterling, CO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 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 $306K, having risen 42.3% over the past year.

How affordable is Sterling, CO metro area?

Sterling, CO metro area scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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