08/20/2026
Durango vs. Colorado vs. the U.S.: The Numbers Tell the Story 📊
While Colorado's housing market is down 1.7% year-over-year, Durango is moving in the opposite direction — up 3.2%. That's a nearly 5-point spread, and the data backs it up.
Here's what the numbers show as of July/August 2026:
🏔️ Durango
Typical home value: $765,585 (Zillow ZHVI, July 2026)
1-year change: +3.2%
Active listings: 688 (Realtor.com, Aug 2026)
Median days on market: 66 (Realtor.com)
Market: Buyer's market
🏔️ Colorado
Typical home value: $538,932 (Zillow ZHVI, July 2026)
1-year change: –1.7%
Active listings: 59,896 (Realtor.com, Aug 2026)
Median days on market: 57 (Realtor.com)
Market: Balanced
🇺🇸 United States
Median existing-home sale price: $431,400 (NAR, July 2026)
Typical home value: $371,774 (Zillow ZHVI, July 2026)
Active listings: ~1.42 million (Homes.com, July 2026)
Median days on market: 56 (Homes.com)
Local context: La Plata County single-family sales were up 55% year-over-year in June, with year-to-date sales up 22% (Colorado Association of REALTORS, July 2026 report). Inventory is growing but still sits roughly 200 homes below pre-COVID levels.
The takeaway? Durango isn't following the broader Colorado trend. Our market has its own fundamentals — limited supply, strong lifestyle demand, and buyers who value what Southwest Colorado offers.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching the market, local expertise matters. Happy to talk numbers anytime.
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