Top Colorado markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood Springs, CO | 52 | F |
| 2 | Durango, CO | 50 | F |
| 3 | Sterling, CO | 49 | F |
| 4 | Breckenridge, CO | 35 | F |
| 5 | Steamboat Springs, CO | 30 | F |
| 6 | Grand Junction, CO | 29 | F |
| 7 | Alamosa, CO | 26 | F |
| 8 | Montrose, CO | 24 | F |
| 9 | Edwards, CO | 23 | F |
| 10 | Fort Collins, CO | 17 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiowa County, CO | 89 | B+ |
| 2 | jackson, co | 84 | B |
| 3 | Mineral County, CO | 77 | C+ |
| 4 | Dolores County, CO | 75 | C |
| 5 | Saguache County, CO | 69 | D+ |
| 6 | Lincoln County, CO | 59 | F |
| 7 | San Juan County, CO | 54 | F |
| 8 | Washington County, CO | 53 | F |
| 9 | Gunnison County, CO | 52 | F |
| 10 | La Plata County, CO | 49 | F |
Colorado Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Colorado. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Colorado Metro Areas
17 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Colorado
+5 more metro areas in Colorado tracked by PropertyIQ
Colorado Counties
64 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Colorado
+52 more counties in Colorado tracked by PropertyIQ
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Colorado Real Estate Market Analysis
Colorado's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable Colorado metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
Colorado's housing market has absorbed massive remote-work migration from coastal metros, pushing Denver and its suburbs into the top-quartile of appreciation nationally. Boulder's technology ecosystem, Colorado Springs' military and aerospace base, and Fort Collins' university economy each create distinct market dynamics. Mountain communities face acute supply constraints and short-term rental competition that pressure long-term rental yields.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any Colorado market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare Colorado markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
Colorado Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Colorado Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Colorado?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 17 metro areas and 64 counties in Colorado, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Colorado market?
A score of 50 marks Colorado's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Colorado market is read against Colorado's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Colorado average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Colorado?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Colorado metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Colorado market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Colorado shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Colorado metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Glenwood Springs, CO has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Colorado metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.