Investor-grade market analytics for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$559,705
-1.9% year-over-year
4.1%
gross annual
-1.9%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-1.9% year-over-year
36/100
LowNet migration: Top 1% nationally
In-migrants avg $87,837 AGI vs out-migrants $95,490
Opportunity Zone Market
29 ZIP codes in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO is experiencing a correction with -1.9% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.47x, above the national average of 4.8x. Strong net positive migration (+7,266 returns/year) reflects sustained population inflows driving housing demand. Climate risk remains low (36/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.12% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO's primary climate exposure is wind storms (46/100). The composite climate risk score of 36/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.