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Pitkin County, CO home prices

Pitkin County, CO: the typical home is worth $2,627,961 as of 2026-05, up +8.5% over the past year and +307.2% since 2000. Listings run about $2,273/sq…

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

Pitkin County is cooling and overvalued — severely unaffordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+8.5%Cooling
Valuation+62%High bubble risk
Affordability1/10Severely unaffordable
Market106 daysBuyer's market

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1986: $192,038 → 2026: $2,627,961 (13.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$2,627,9612026-05
1-year+8.5%
5-year+58.6%
10-year+123.9%
Since 2000+307.2%
Population16k2024
Median income$109,2682023 · 24.1× income
Median rent$13,665/mo2026 · 6.2% gross yield
New homes/yr1472024
Price / sq ft$2,273listings
Days on market1062026-06
Active listings4082026-06
Price cuts6%of listings

Market read

At $2,627,961, homes in Pitkin County sit 478% above the Colorado median ($454,579) and 1023% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #1 of 62 Colorado counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+8.5% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here sit on the market — a median 106 days on the market, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 24.1× 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 ~62% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$12,972/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $13,665/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

Lake County, CO ($519,300) · Eagle County, CO ($1,305,416) · Gunnison County, CO ($722,032) · Chaffee County, CO ($691,803) · Summit County, CO ($988,060) · Delta County, CO ($415,087)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Pitkin County, CO?
The typical home in Pitkin County is worth $2,627,961 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Pitkin County rising or falling?
Prices are up +8.5% over the past year and +307.2% since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Pitkin County affordable?
At 24.1× the local median income of $109,268, Pitkin County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Pitkin County?
Median rent is $13,665/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Pitkin County?
Homes here take a median of 106 days to sell, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$645,306
2001$730,835
2002$779,380
2003$790,328
2004$799,671
2005$830,139
2006$877,997
2007$919,385
2008$943,137
2009$948,617
2010$933,879
2011$906,362
2012$910,513
2013$947,359
2014$1,019,679
2015$1,075,695
2016$1,149,099
2017$1,169,834
2018$1,201,653
2019$1,283,682
2020$1,335,656
2021$1,495,975
2022$2,005,362
2023$2,196,878
2024$2,227,139
2025$2,430,230
2026$2,570,072