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Jefferson County, CO home prices

Jefferson County, CO: the typical home is worth $630,306 as of 2026-05, down -2.3% over the past year and +213.3% since 2000. Listings run about $310/sq…

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

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

Momentum-2.3%Falling
Valuation+59%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market44 daysBalanced

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1975: $41,600 → 2026: $630,306 (15.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$630,3062026-05
1-year-2.3%
5-year+10.3%
10-year+68.5%
Since 2000+213.3%
Population578k2024
Median income$102,1462023 · 6.2× income
Median rent$1,952/mo2026 · 3.7% gross yield
New homes/yr1,1722024
Price / sq ft$310listings
Days on market442026-06
Active listings2,1012026-06
Price cuts29%of listings

Market read

At $630,306, homes in Jefferson County sit 39% above the Colorado median ($454,579) and 169% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #15 of 62 Colorado counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.3% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 29% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.2× 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 ~59% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,111/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,952/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

Denver County, CO ($547,039) · Clear Creek County, CO ($566,050) · Douglas County, CO ($712,658) · Gilpin County, CO ($550,723) · Broomfield County, CO ($629,383) · Boulder County, CO ($727,957)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jefferson County, CO?
The typical home in Jefferson County is worth $630,306 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jefferson County rising or falling?
Prices are down -2.3% over the past year and +213.3% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Jefferson County affordable?
At 6.2× the local median income of $102,146, Jefferson County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Jefferson County?
Median rent is $1,952/mo — a gross rental yield of 3.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Jefferson County?
Homes here take a median of 44 days to sell, with 29% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$201,208
2001$226,646
2002$246,387
2003$254,863
2004$257,485
2005$263,978
2006$270,380
2007$268,081
2008$266,505
2009$261,990
2010$259,887
2011$254,214
2012$247,807
2013$261,431
2014$286,371
2015$314,738
2016$359,792
2017$396,719
2018$426,829
2019$450,484
2020$475,567
2021$527,677
2022$610,674
2023$637,997
2024$647,264
2025$659,331
2026$642,093