Fort Collins, CO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · CO · score computed October 2026
What is Fort Collins, 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Fort Collins, CO metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Collins, CO metro area 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 Fort Collins, CO metro area?
Metro-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.
Fort Collins, CO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $534K | ▼ -0.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▼ -1.5% | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Months of Supply | 5.2 | ▲ +20.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 2,307 | ▲ +0.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 445 | ▼ -16.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $255 | ▲ +6.8% | Redfin |
How has Fort Collins, CO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Collins, CO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Fort Collins, CO metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 31 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fort Collins, CO metro area?
The median sale price in Fort Collins, CO metro area is $534K, having held roughly steady over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Fort Collins, CO metro area?
Fort Collins, CO metro area scores 7 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fort Collins, CO metro area's Alpha Score?
Fort Collins, CO metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (70/100) and its weakest is Affordability (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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