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Aurora vs Denver · 2026

Living in Aurora vs Denver, CO: Home Prices Compared

Aurora homes sold for a median $107,050 less than Denver over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.

Short answer

Which costs less, Aurora or Denver?

Aurora. Over the last 12 months the median Aurora home sold for $470,950 and the median Denver home for $578,000, a $107,050 difference. Price per square foot ran $248 in Aurora and $356 in Denver.

Aurora and Denver Side by Side

AuroraDenver
Median sale price, 12 months$470,950$578,000
Homes sold, 12 months5,3039,315
Median price per sq ft (sold)$248$356
Median sale-to-list price100.0%99.3%
Sales that closed below list43%52%
Homes for sale on Oct 31, 20261,9133,774
Average days on market, current listings8689
Ranch-style houses for sale242357
55+ community homes for sale126115
Townhomes and condos for sale7181,824
CountyArapahoe, Adams and DouglasDenver

MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Aurora) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Denver); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.

Aurora Homes Cost Less at Every Size

Home sizeAurora medianDenver medianDifference
1,800 sq ft or less$385,999$435,000$49,001
2 bedrooms or fewer$290,000$370,000$80,000
All homes$470,950$578,000$107,050
3,000 sq ft or more$760,000$1,500,000$740,000

Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.

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Newest Listings in Aurora Market Stats

1860
Homes Listed
90
Avg. Days on Site
$249
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$464,695
Med. List Price

Newest Listings in Denver

3587 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Denver Market Stats

3587
Homes Listed
94
Avg. Days on Site
$374
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$688,913
Med. List Price

Aurora Listings Sell Faster

Homes for sale in Aurora have been on the market an average of 86 days, against 89 in Denver. Over 12 months, 43% of Aurora sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.

Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Aurora and Denver

Choose Aurora or Denver Based on These Points

  • Choose Aurora if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $107,050 lower, and the median price per square foot was $248 against $356.
  • Choose Denver if you want the most homes to pick from: 3,774 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
  • Expect a quicker sale in Aurora. Current listings there average 86 days on the market, against 89 in Denver.
  • Sellers get closer to list price in Aurora: a median 100.0% of list over 12 months.

Aurora vs Denver: questions

Is Aurora cheaper than Denver?

Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Aurora was $470,950, against $578,000 in Denver.

Which has more homes for sale, Aurora or Denver?

Denver, with 3,774 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Aurora had 1,913.

Do homes sell faster in Aurora or Denver?

Current listings in Aurora average 86 days on the market, against 89 in Denver. In the last 12 months 43% of Aurora sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below list.

Are there 55+ homes in Aurora and Denver?

On Oct 31, 2026, 126 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Aurora and 115 in Denver.

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