Boulder vs Denver · 2026
Living in Boulder vs Denver, CO: Home Prices Compared
Denver homes sold for a median $393,500 less than Boulder over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Boulder or Denver?
Denver. Over the last 12 months the median Boulder home sold for $971,500 and the median Denver home for $578,000, a $393,500 difference. Price per square foot ran $519 in Boulder and $356 in Denver.
Boulder and Denver Side by Side
| Boulder | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $971,500 | $578,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 1,374 | 9,315 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $519 | $356 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 97.9% | 99.3% |
| Sales that closed below list | 68% | 52% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 617 | 3,774 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 91 | 89 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 33 | 357 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 1 | 115 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 279 | 1,824 |
| County | Boulder | Denver |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Boulder) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Denver); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
Denver Homes Cost Less at Every Size
| Home size | Boulder median | Denver median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $585,240 | $435,000 | $150,240 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $445,000 | $370,000 | $75,000 |
| All homes | $971,500 | $578,000 | $393,500 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $2,092,000 | $1,500,000 | $592,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
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Denver Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Denver have been on the market an average of 89 days, against 91 in Boulder. Over 12 months, 52% of Denver sales and 68% of Boulder 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 Boulder and Denver
- Boulder: 33 ranch-style houses, 336 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 1 home in 55+ communities and 279 townhomes and condos for sale.
- Denver: 357 ranch-style houses, 2,193 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 115 homes in 55+ communities and 1,824 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Denver · Denver ranch homes · Denver 55+ homes
Choose Boulder or Denver Based on These Points
- Choose Denver if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $393,500 lower, and the median price per square foot was $356 against $519.
- Denver also has more homes to pick from: 3,774 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Denver. Current listings there average 89 days on the market, against 91 in Boulder.
- Sellers get closer to list price in Denver: a median 99.3% of list over 12 months.
Boulder vs Denver: questions
Is Denver cheaper than Boulder?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Denver was $578,000, against $971,500 in Boulder.
Which has more homes for sale, Boulder or Denver?
Denver, with 3,774 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Boulder had 617.
Do homes sell faster in Boulder or Denver?
Current listings in Denver average 89 days on the market, against 91 in Boulder. In the last 12 months 52% of Denver sales and 68% of Boulder sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Boulder and Denver?
On Oct 31, 2026, 1 home in 55+ communities was for sale in Boulder and 115 in Denver.
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