Fort Collins, CO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 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.
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.
Fort Collins, CO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $565K | ▲ +1.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +14.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▼ -2.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,191 | ▼ -3.6% |
| Homes Sold | 614 | ▼ -1.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $281 | ▲ +4.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% | 0% |
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?
As of May 2026, Fort Collins, CO metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $565K, having risen 1.5% over the past year.
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 Price Momentum (55/100) and its weakest is Affordability (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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