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Boulder County, CO home prices

Boulder County, CO: the typical home is worth $727,957 as of 2026-05, down -2.6% over the past year and +213.3% since 2000. Listings run about $411/sq ft…

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

Boulder County is falling and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.

Momentum-2.6%Falling
Valuation+74%High bubble risk
Affordability4/10Stretched
Market51 daysBalanced

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1975: $37,857 → 2026: $727,957 (19.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$727,9572026-05
1-year-2.6%
5-year+10.9%
10-year+53.8%
Since 2000+213.3%
Population330k2024
Median income$97,1702023 · 7.5× income
Median rent$2,257/mo2026 · 3.7% gross yield
New homes/yr1,6802024
Price / sq ft$411listings
Days on market512026-06
Active listings1,4182026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $727,957, homes in Boulder County sit 60% above the Colorado median ($454,579) and 211% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 62 Colorado counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.6% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 7.5× 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 ~74% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,593/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,257/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

Gilpin County, CO ($550,723) · Broomfield County, CO ($629,383) · Clear Creek County, CO ($566,050) · Denver County, CO ($547,039) · Jefferson County, CO ($630,306) · Grand County, CO ($755,574)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Boulder County, CO?
The typical home in Boulder County is worth $727,957 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Boulder County rising or falling?
Prices are down -2.6% over the past year and +213.3% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Boulder County affordable?
At 7.5× the local median income of $97,170, Boulder County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Boulder County?
Median rent is $2,257/mo — a gross rental yield of 3.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Boulder County?
Homes here take a median of 51 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$232,378
2001$268,880
2002$300,146
2003$302,008
2004$297,464
2005$304,914
2006$315,123
2007$318,021
2008$321,044
2009$319,843
2010$318,778
2011$313,052
2012$308,060
2013$337,490
2014$365,703
2015$395,035
2016$452,421
2017$501,481
2018$529,810
2019$551,104
2020$570,321
2021$611,673
2022$715,277
2023$763,415
2024$755,802
2025$760,755
2026$737,775