Fort Collins, CO metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Fort Collins, CO metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$550K

0.8% YoY

Days on Market

109 days

28.2% YoY

Active Inventory

1,483

3.3% YoY

Homes Sold

291

4.3% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Fort Collins, CO metro area Market Summary

The Fort Collins, CO metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $550K, up 0.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 109 days on the market, 28.2% longer than a year ago.

There are 1,483 homes for sale — 3.3% fewer than last year. With 5.1 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 484 new listings were added during this period, down 7.6% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 16.5% of homes sell above their asking price. 24.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 5.1
Days on Market 109
Price Drops 24.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.3%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 29.9%
Days on Market (National: 66) 65.2%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 99.9%

vs. Colorado Median

Median Price (Colorado: $592K) 7.2%
Days on Market (Colorado: 80) 36.3%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Fort Collins, CO metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$550K

Price per Sq Ft

$251

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.3%

Months of Supply

5.1

Sold Above List

16.5%

Price Drops

24.3%

New Listings

484

7.6% YoY

Pending Sales

444

Off Market in 2 Weeks

22.1%

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