Boulder, CO Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Boulder, Colorado. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$727,775

-2.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

3.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.5mo supply · Score +1/7

Migration: Top 95% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.18x

In-migrants avg $103,778 AGI vs out-migrants $88,179

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Boulder are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Boulder Market Summary

Boulder, CO is experiencing a correction with -2.1% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 7.08x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 3.79% is below average, suggesting this market is more suited for appreciation-driven strategies.

Affordability

Affordability Score42/100
Price-to-Income Ratio7.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$102,772

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Boulder, CO's primary climate exposure is wildfire (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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