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Adams County, CO home prices

Adams County, CO: the typical home is worth $486,452 as of 2026-05, down -3.7% over the past year and +181.0% since 2000. Listings run about $243/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Adams County is falling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-3.7%Falling
Valuation+31%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market46 daysBalanced

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1975: $33,999 → 2026: $486,452 (14.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$486,4522026-05
1-year-3.7%
5-year+8.7%
10-year+66.4%
Since 2000+181.0%
Population542k2024
Median income$95,2782023 · 5.1× income
Median rent$1,857/mo2026 · 4.6% gross yield
New homes/yr2,3712024
Price / sq ft$243listings
Days on market462026-06
Active listings1,7552026-06
Price cuts28%of listings

Market read

At $486,452, homes in Adams County sit 7% above the Colorado median ($454,579) and 108% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #27 of 62 Colorado counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.7% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 28% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~31% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,401/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,857/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Arapahoe County, CO ($516,589) · Denver County, CO ($547,039) · Morgan County, CO ($332,603) · Broomfield County, CO ($629,383) · Elbert County, CO ($680,265) · Weld County, CO ($497,294)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Adams County, CO?
The typical home in Adams County is worth $486,452 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Adams County rising or falling?
Prices are down -3.7% over the past year and +181.0% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Adams County affordable?
At 5.1× the local median income of $95,278, Adams County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Adams County?
Median rent is $1,857/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.6% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Adams County?
Homes here take a median of 46 days to sell, with 28% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$173,140
2001$198,553
2002$217,285
2003$224,862
2004$224,942
2005$227,072
2006$227,007
2007$224,040
2008$204,781
2009$186,324
2010$187,035
2011$182,687
2012$176,331
2013$192,076
2014$212,083
2015$241,995
2016$281,223
2017$313,474
2018$341,910
2019$364,743
2020$379,741
2021$417,259
2022$492,489
2023$511,228
2024$512,448
2025$515,055
2026$495,947