Boulder Real Estate Market Summary (June 2026)

As of early June 2026, the Boulder real estate market is a Balanced Market, with 4.2 months of inventory and 15% of homes selling over original asking price. Year-to-date homes sold are down 12% from 2025 and median days on market has stretched to 27, giving buyers meaningful negotiating room — a stark contrast to the surrounding metro.

Current Market Snapshot (As of June 2, 2026)

This data provides an up-to-date snapshot of the listed inventory in Boulder.

  • Homes for Sale: 443

  • Homes Under Contract: 136

  • Median List Price: $915,000

  • Median Days on Market: 54 days

  • High Price: $16,500,000

  • Low Price: $175,000

Recent Sales Activity (May 2026)

The statistics below are based on homes sold within the month of May 2026.

  • Homes Sold: 101

  • Median Sale Price: $900,000

  • Median List Price (Sold): $900,000

  • Sale to List Price Ratio: 98%

  • Sales Volume: $125,599,862

  • Median Days on Market (Sold): 27 days

  • Homes Sold Year to Date: 404

  • Properties Sold Over Original Asking Price: 15%

Boulder Market Conditions by Price

Boulder's market splits sharply by price tier. The $1.2M–$1.4M segment is the tightest at just 1.3 months of inventory, with $1.4M–$1.6M close behind at 1.9 months — both running as Seller's Markets. The $400K–$600K range has flipped Buyer's at 10.8 months, and homes above $2M sit at 7.5 months with 113 active listings — by far the largest inventory pocket. The $1M–$1.2M and $200K–$400K segments are balanced at 4.4–5.2 months.

Area Demographics and Lifestyle Trends

Boulder is a highly educated community, with a significant portion of residents holding advanced degrees.

  • Education Levels: 36.9% of residents have a Bachelor's Degree, 25.7% have a Master's Degree, and 9.1% have a Doctoral Degree.

  • Median Household Income: The median household income is $85,364.

  • Lifestyle: Top lifestyle trends for the area include Yoga Advocates (93%) and Mindfulness & Spirituality (93%)15151515. Outdoor Adventures (91%) and Fitness Fashion (91%) are also highly prevalent.

  • Commuting: The average commute time is approximately 19 minutes. While 67% commute by car, the area is rated as Very Bikeable (88 Walk Score) and 11% commute by bike and 13% commute by foot

Area Schools and Local Businesses

Boulder is served primarily by the Boulder Valley School District RE-2.

  • Sample Elementary Schools: Columbine, Crest View, and Horizons K-8 School are listed in the Boulder Valley School District RE-220.

  • Sample High Schools: Boulder High School, Enrollment 2,022) is one of the high schools in the area.

Top local businesses in Boulder include popular dining spots like Postino Boulder (Wine Bars), Blackbelly Market (Butcher), and River and Woods (New American).

Environmental Factors

The average risk due to climate change for Boulder is considered high (54%).

  • Drought: The risk is Extreme (88%), with the current water stress at about 114.30%, predicted to rise to around 124.75% by 2050.

  • Heat: The risk is High (62%), with a day reaching $93^{\circ}\text{F}$ considered hot. The forecast for 2050 is about 42 hot days per year, up from the current average of 82.

  • Fire: The risk is Moderate (45%), with the forecast projecting that by 2050, the percentage of land near Boulder that burns per year will change to about 2.80%.

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