Boulder Real Estate Market Summary Updated Monthly

Boulder Real Estate Market Update — July 2026

As of early July 2026, the Boulder real estate market is a Seller's Market — though the most balanced in the metro — with 2.8 months of inventory and 12% of homes selling over original asking price. June closings surged 41% over May and the median sale price reached $1,095,000, up 27% year-over-year. But with a 97% sale-to-list ratio and a 62-day active median, well-prepared buyers have more negotiating room here than in neighboring towns.

Current Market Snapshot (As of July 6, 2026)

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

Homes for Sale: 419
Homes Under Contract: 100
Median List Price: $875,000
Median Days on Market: 62 days
High Price: $16,500,000
Low Price: $148,188

Recent Sales Activity (June 2026)

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

Homes Sold: 145
Median Sale Price: $1,095,000
Median List Price (Sold): $1,086,000
Sale to List Price Ratio: 97%
Sales Volume: $195,388,635
Median Days on Market (Sold): 24 days
Homes Sold Year to Date: 551
Properties Sold Over Original Asking Price: 12%

Boulder Market Conditions by Price

Boulder's fastest-moving inventory is in the upper-mid luxury tier: $1,600,000–$1,850,000 (0.7 months), $1,200,000–$1,400,000 (0.9 months), and $1,000,000–$1,200,000 (1.4 months) are all deep Seller's segments. Buyers have the most leverage at the two ends — the $400K–$600K range sits at 5.8 months and the $2M+ tier at 5.3 months, both balanced. Those extremes also hold the most listings, with 100 homes above $2M and 75 in the $200K–$400K band.

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%.