Durango, CO Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Durango, Colorado. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$687,200

+3.0% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

3.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.9% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
4.7mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Top 45% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.15x

In-migrants avg $79,904 AGI vs out-migrants $69,484

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Durango Market Summary

Durango, CO shows steady growth at 3.0% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 8.06x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+19 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 3.43% is below average, suggesting this market is more suited for appreciation-driven strategies.

Affordability

Affordability Score28/100
Price-to-Income Ratio8.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$85,296

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.5%
Base Case+2.9%
Bull Case+4.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Durango, CO's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (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

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