06/06/2026
🏡 May 2026 Denver Metro Housing Market 📊 Here’s what’s happening in the 6-county Denver metro single-family market as we move toward the start of the summer selling season:
🔹 Prices:
The median sales price in May 2026 came in at $670,000, up from $659,900 in April. This marks the fifth consecutive month of price growth and continues the typical seasonal trend where home values strengthen through late spring. Since January, median prices have increased by more than $57,000, reflecting strong buyer demand and limited inventory of desirable homes.
🔹 Year-over-Year Context:
The market has now surpassed both May 2025 and May 2024 pricing levels, demonstrating continued resilience in the Denver metro single-family market. Compared to May of last year, prices are notably higher, with May 2026 reaching $670,000 versus approximately $665,000 in May 2025 and roughly $652,500 in May 2024. Buyers continue to prioritize quality homes in desirable locations, helping maintain upward pressure on prices despite affordability challenges and higher interest rates.
🔹 Days on Market (DOM):
Median Days on Market came in at 11 days in May, compared to 10 days in April. While this is a slight increase month-over-month, homes are still selling exceptionally quickly by historical standards. The market remains dramatically faster than it was earlier this year when median days on market stood at 49 days in January. Well-prepared and competitively priced homes continue to attract strong interest and tend to go under contract in less than two weeks.
🔹 What This Means:
May continued to show strength in our spring selling season. Buyers remain active, competition is healthy, and sellers continue to benefit from rising prices and fast-moving inventory. While buyers may have slightly more options than they did earlier in the year, desirable homes are still commanding significant attention. Sellers who focus on presentation, pricing, and marketing strategy are positioning themselves for the strongest results.
🔮 Looking Ahead:
As we move into June and July, inventory will likely continue to increase as more homeowners take advantage of the summer months to move. Additional inventory ma
