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Boulder, CO home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$962K1-yr changeUp0.9%

The typical home value in Boulder, CO is $962K as of September 2026, up 0.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Boulder ZIP code, the median list price is $837K and homes spend a median of 62 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • The typical home is worth about nine hundred ninety-nine thousand dollars, down roughly 1.6 percent over the past year.
  • Right now there are about 665 homes for sale, and only around 186 new listings came on this past month, so the market is fed by homes that are already sitting.
  • The median time on market is about fifty-three days, which is a real stretch of waiting for a seller.
Updated June 2026All city reports →
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The story in Boulder this June is a gentle cooling. The typical home is worth about nine hundred ninety-nine thousand dollars, down roughly 1.6 percent over the past year. That decline is small, but it changes the mood. Buyers no longer feel rushed. Right now there are about 665 homes for sale, and only around 186 new listings came on this past month, so the market is fed by homes that are already sitting. And they are sitting. The median time on market is about fifty-three days, which is a real stretch of waiting for a seller. About one in five listings, roughly 20 percent, has already cut its price. The median list price is around nine hundred thirty-four thousand dollars, sitting below that typical value, another sign sellers are adjusting. Put it together and the message is clear. If you price ahead of the market here, you will wait, then cut anyway. Price it right the first time, and be ready for buyers who feel no urgency.

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12-month value trend

+0.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Boulder over the last 12 months: $954K in Sep 2025 to $962K in Sep 2026 (+0.9%).

Sep 2025$954K

Sep 2026$962K

Median Zillow home value index across Boulder's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Boulder, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$962K
1-yr changeMedian across Boulder ZIPs
+0.9%
ZIP markets live11 tracked in Boulder
5
County
Boulder County

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Context

The typical home value in Boulder was $961,927 as of September 2026, up 0.9% over the past year. Buyers had 641 homes for sale to consider that month, and 172 new listings came on the market. The median list price stood at $837,000. Homes took a median of 62 days to go under contract, and 24.0% of listings carried a price cut. Values are holding roughly flat while sellers face slower pacing and more competition than a faster market would offer. For a Boulder homeowner weighing a sale, realistic pricing from the start matters more than it did when homes moved quickly.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Boulder, CO?

Typical home value

$962K

Up0.9%YoY

Median list price

$837K

Days on market

62

Homes for sale

641

Price cuts

24.0%

New listings

172

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Boulder's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Boulder, CO home prices over time

Typical home values in Boulder, CO are up 0.9% over the past year, from $954K in September 2025 to $962K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Boulder, CO, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$961,927+0.9%
September 2025$953,565No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Boulder ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Boulder, CO a buyer's or seller's market?

Boulder, CO leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 62 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Boulder ZIP code, and 172 new listings against 641 active listings across Boulder, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Boulder housing market forecast 2027

+0.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Boulder ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Boulder rose 0.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Boulder?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Boulder shows typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027, after a 0.9% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 5 Boulder ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Boulder ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 11 Boulder ZIP codes in total; the remaining 6 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Boulder, CO home prices.

How much is a home in Boulder worth?

The typical home value in Boulder was $961,927 as of September 2026, up 0.9% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary by size, condition, and neighborhood.

How long does it take to sell a home in Boulder?

Homes in Boulder spent a median of 62 days on the market as of September 2026. About 24.0% of listings had a price cut that month.

How competitive is the Boulder housing market?

As of September 2026, Boulder had 641 homes for sale and 172 new listings, with a median list price of $837,000. That level of supply gives buyers real choices, so sellers should price carefully.

Are home prices going up or down in Boulder, CO?

Typical home values in Boulder, CO are up 0.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Boulder, CO a buyer's or seller's market?

Boulder, CO leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 62 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Boulder ZIP code, and 172 new listings against 641 active listings across Boulder, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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