Denver County, Colorado Housing Market
In Denver County, Colorado, the median home value is $616,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,831. This places Denver County at #78 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 within Colorado.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $2,106
- Establishments: 42,706
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,027
- Multi-family: 3,700
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 332,396 (avg $129,267)
- Outflow: 322,475 (avg $132,542)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Denver County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80235 | 294.2 | +4.51% | 2025 |
| 2 | 80206 | 303.2 | +4.05% | 2025 |
| 3 | 80249 | 251.7 | -2.70% | 2025 |
| 4 | 80227 | 293.3 | +0.90% | 2025 |
| 5 | 80207 | 345.6 | -1.06% | 2025 |
| 6 | 80232 | 292.9 | -1.73% | 2025 |
| 7 | 80210 | 342.7 | +1.42% | 2025 |
| 8 | 80226 | 306.8 | -0.22% | 2025 |
| 9 | 80211 | 392.9 | -1.38% | 2025 |
| 10 | 80214 | 341.4 | -1.10% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Denver County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $616,000 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,831 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 48.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.0 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Denver County is 44.1% above the Colorado state average and 170.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,831/month is 40.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.0, Denver County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Denver County has an owner-occupancy rate of 48.8%, compared to 71.9% in Colorado and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Nevada | $615,400 | $1,593 |
| Solano County | California | $617,700 | $2,163 |
| Essex County | Massachusetts | $619,100 | $1,756 |
| Yolo County | California | $620,700 | $1,857 |
| Clackamas County | Oregon | $611,000 | $1,758 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison County | $621,800 | $1,252 | 66.8% |
| Clear Creek County | $608,500 | $1,467 | 81.6% |
| Grand County | $601,500 | $1,493 | 73.4% |
| Jefferson County | $637,600 | $1,861 | 70.7% |
| La Plata County | $591,500 | $1,504 | 70.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).