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Broomfield, Colorado Housing Market

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Data through
Oct 2026
Dynamic.RE Verdict
Buyer's Market
Buyers have more room than usual. We compare Broomfield with 2017–2019 at this time of year: there are 30 pending sales per 100 listings, against 85 then; there are 65% more homes for sale; listings spend 42% more days on the market.
Median list price
$581,224
-9.2%
Demand : Supply
0.30
Days on market
56 days
Median time on market

The median asking price in Broomfield is about $581,000 as of Oct 2026, down 9.2% from a year ago. The typical listing is 9% smaller than a year ago, and asking price per square foot is down 4.1%. So the size of homes on the market explains much of the drop. That is the asking price on listed homes, so sold-price and home-value sites show different numbers (why).

Yes, if you negotiate. Buyers have more room in Broomfield than usual. Compared with 2017–2019 at this time of year, there are 30 pending sales per 100 listings, against 85 then, and there are 65% more homes for sale. Sellers are competing harder for you than they used to. Use it.

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The market at a glance
Median $ / sqft
$263
Active inventory
352
New listings / mo
112
Days on market
56 days
Price-cut share
28.4%
Pending sales
107
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Where we are in the cycle
Median asking price
$581,224
21% below the Jul 2023 peak of $738K
Homes for sale
352
12.1× the Jan 2022 low of 29
Days on market
56 days
15.1× the 4-day Apr 2021 low
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The renter economy
38%
Renter share · of occupied homes
4.4%
Vacant homes · all units
$123.4K
Median household income
4.7×
Price-to-income · list ÷ income
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What this means for investors

What stands out in Broomfield?

  • Against its own 2017–2019, Broomfield leans further toward buyers than most tracked cities: among the strongest buyers’ markets against their own normal of 763 tracked cities. Buyers have unusual room right now.
  • Homes for sale are 65% above 2017–2019: among the biggest inventory build-ups since 2017–2019 of 763 tracked cities. Buyers have far more choice than before the pandemic.

How far have Broomfield prices fallen?

Asking price per square foot in Broomfield is 12.9% below its Apr 2022 high and down 4.1% over the last year. Prices were above the year before in 77% of months since the data starts, so this market has climbed back from drops before. 28% of sellers have cut their price. Underwrite with no price growth for now and let the seller carry the next cut.

How much more is for sale in Broomfield than before the pandemic?

There are 352 homes for sale in Broomfield, 65% more than in 2017–2019 at this time of year. That count is up 12% on last year, with 112 new listings this month. The build-up is biggest in 80020 (154 for sale, 119% above its 2017–2019 level) and 80021 (79 for sale, 91% above its 2017–2019 level). More choice means you can walk away from any home priced for the market of three years ago.

Is housing keeping up with Broomfield's growth?

The population in Broomfield's ZIP codes grew 9.9% over five years, faster than 84% of the cities we track. Housing grew faster (+15.2%) than households (+13.4%). New supply is keeping up, so rents and prices have competition. Homes for sale are 65% above 2017–2019 at this time of year.

How much can you negotiate in Broomfield?

For every 100 homes still for sale, 30 are under contract. In 2017–2019 at this time of year it was 85. The rest are still waiting for a buyer. About 1 in 4 sellers has already dropped their price. Each one has learned their first price was too high. Start your offer below their new price.

Broomfield listings spend a median 56 days on the market. That is 6% longer than a year ago. There are 352 homes for sale in Broomfield. That is 12.1 times the tightest month on record, but below the peak of 368. Supply is growing against last year.

What to do about it

  • Search Broomfield homes listed 60+ days ago that have already cut their price.
  • Offer below the reduced price.
  • Keep your inspection and financing contingencies.
  • Ask the seller to pay closing costs.
  • You can lose a few offers here and still win.

Is now a good time to buy in Broomfield?

The median asking price is 21.2% below its Jul 2023 peak. Per square foot the gap is smaller: 12.9% below the Apr 2022 high. Part of the drop is smaller homes coming to market. Prices are still falling. Waiting has paid off so far. Let listings age, then come back lower. Broomfield prices have risen in 86 of the last 112 months. Drops here have been short and shallow. Buying in a slow month has rarely hurt a long hold.

There is no rush. Prices are still coming down. Watch the homes you like. Come back after they cut. Let the seller move first.

Who will rent from you in Broomfield?

In Broomfield, 38 out of every 100 households rent. Most own their home. The renter share is growing. Five years ago it was 33 in 100. Broomfield added about 4,000 renter households in five years. Renter households average 2.0 people. Singles and couples rent here. Two bedrooms beat four.

The median Broomfield household earns $123,408 a year. Incomes here have grown 5.4% a year since 2019. Incomes are rising faster than home prices. Affordability is improving. A typical home costs 4.7 times the median income. That is the national middle. Neither cash flow nor appreciation is free here. At 30% of income, a tenant on the median income can pay about $3,085 a month.

To see what one Broomfield address would rent for and cash flow, run it through the app.

When do Broomfield prices dip?

Across 9 full years, Broomfield asking prices ran lowest in November, about 2.4% below the year's average. They peaked in April. The most homes for sale show up in August, about 31% above the yearly average. Shop in August for choice, and expect the softest asking prices in November.

What numbers should you underwrite a Broomfield deal with?

  • Price growth to assume — +0.8%/yr. Broomfield grew 5.0% a year over the decade. Ignore that rate. Most of it landed in the 2020 and 2021 boom. Without the boom, Broomfield grows about 0.8% a year. That is the number to type in. Prices fell 4.1% over the last year. Use it for timing. The five-year rate is the better guide.
  • Odds you cut your price to sell — 1 in 4. 28% of Broomfield listings have cut their asking price. Underwrite your exit below asking.
  • Comp on price per square foot — $263/sqft. The typical Broomfield listing shrank from 3,375 to 2,388 sqft since Jul 2016. So median price hides real growth: 66% per sqft versus 23% on the median. Comp on median price and you will overpay for small homes.
  • Competition when you exit — +12%. Homes for sale in Broomfield are up 12% on last year, so your resale faces more competition than today's comps did.

Read how price cuts signal a market turning and how we read these numbers, then run the numbers on a deal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Broomfield?

The median asking price in Broomfield is about $581,000 as of Oct 2026, down 9.2% from a year ago. The typical listing is 9% smaller than a year ago, and asking price per square foot is down 4.1%. So the size of homes on the market explains much of the drop. This is the asking price on homes listed for sale. Sites that report sold prices or estimated home values will show a different number. Our Broomfield figures cover the 4 ZIP codes with a Broomfield mailing address, which can reach past city limits.

Is Broomfield a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

Buyers have more room in Broomfield than usual. We compare Broomfield with 2017–2019 at this time of year: there are 30 pending sales per 100 listings, against 85 then; there are 65% more homes for sale; listings spend 42% more days on the market.

Are Broomfield home prices going up or down?

The median asking price is 21.2% below its Jul 2023 peak. Per square foot the gap is smaller: 12.9% below the Apr 2022 high. Part of the drop is smaller homes coming to market. Prices are still falling. Waiting has paid off so far. Let listings age, then come back lower.

What price growth should I assume for Broomfield?

Assume +0.8% a year. Broomfield grew 5.0% a year over the decade. Ignore that rate. Most of it landed in the 2020 and 2021 boom. Without the boom, Broomfield grows about 0.8% a year. That is the number to type in. Prices fell 4.1% over the last year. Use it for timing. The five-year rate is the better guide.

What is the fair market rent in Broomfield?

HUD's fiscal year 2026 fair market rent for Broomfield County is $2,089 a month for 2 bedrooms and $2,734 for 3 bedrooms. The figures include tenant-paid utilities and cover the whole county.

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ZIP-level detail

Which ZIP codes are in Broomfield?

Broomfield has four ZIP codes. Each links to its live market dashboard.

  • 80020154 for sale · 31% cutting · 52 daysOnly 36 homes under contract for every 100 still for sale.
  • 8002179 for sale · 34% cutting · 50 daysOnly 27 homes under contract for every 100 still for sale.
  • 80023119 for sale · 22% cutting · 66 daysOnly 26 homes under contract for every 100 still for sale.
  • 80038No homes listed for sale right now
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Where else to look

Markets similar to Broomfield

Closest matches on asking price, price per square foot, time on market, buyer demand, and price cuts.

  • Arvada, CO — $626,953 median, 49 days on market, 30% of sellers cutting
  • Fort Collins, CO — $550,901 median, 61 days on market, 26% of sellers cutting
  • Longmont, CO — $555,623 median, 59 days on market, 27% of sellers cutting
  • Littleton, CO — $619,732 median, 56 days on market, 32% of sellers cutting
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