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Winter Park, Colorado Housing Market

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Data through
Sep 2026
Dynamic.RE Verdict
Balanced Market
Neither side has the edge. We compare Winter Park with 2017–2019 at this time of year: there are 144% more homes for sale; there are 24 pending sales per 100 listings, against 14 then; 6% of sellers have cut their price, against 9% then.
Median list price
$1,028,500
+13.8%
Demand : Supply
0.24
Days on market
90 days
Median time on market

The median asking price in Winter Park is about $1,029,000 as of Sep 2026, up 13.8% from a year ago. The typical listing is 20% larger than a year ago, and asking price per square foot is down 3.9%. So the size of homes on the market explains much of the rise. That is the asking price on listed homes, so sold-price and home-value sites show different numbers (why).

Only on the right house. Neither side has the upper hand in Winter Park right now. The signals split. Compared with 2017–2019 at this time of year, there are 24 pending sales per 100 listings, against 14 then, but there are 144% more homes for sale. The market will not hand you a discount. You have to find it in one specific listing.

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The market at a glance
Median $ / sqft
$773
Active inventory
134
New listings / mo
28
Days on market
90 days
Price-cut share
6.2%
Pending sales
33
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Where we are in the cycle
Median asking price
$1,028,500
16% below the Jun 2026 peak of $1219K
Homes for sale
134
44.7× the Jan 2022 low of 3
Days on market
90 days
30.0× the 3-day Apr 2022 low
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The renter economy
31%
Renter share · of occupied homes
78.3%
Vacant homes · all units
$65.1K
Median household income
15.8×
Price-to-income · list ÷ income
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What this means for investors

What stands out in Winter Park?

  • 78.3% of homes are vacant: among the highest vacancy of 765 tracked cities. Tenants have choices. Budget extra vacancy.
  • Population is up 74.1% over five years: among the fastest population growth of 765 tracked cities. Growth brings tenants and buyers.
  • Homes for sale are 144% above 2017–2019: among the biggest inventory build-ups since 2017–2019 of 765 tracked cities. Buyers have far more choice than before the pandemic.

How far have Winter Park prices fallen?

Asking price per square foot in Winter Park is 25.1% below its Dec 2021 high and down 3.9% over the last year. Prices were above the year before in 59% of months since the data starts, so drops here have not always reversed quickly. 6% 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 Winter Park than before the pandemic?

There are 134 homes for sale in Winter Park, 144% more than in 2017–2019 at this time of year. That count is up 9% on last year, with 28 new listings this month. More choice means you can walk away from any home priced for the market of three years ago.

Is housing keeping up with Winter Park's growth?

The population in Winter Park's ZIP codes grew 74.1% over five years, faster than 100% of the cities we track. Households (+77.4%) grew faster than housing (+11.2%). Demand is outrunning supply. Homes for sale are 144% above 2017–2019 at this time of year.

How much can you negotiate in Winter Park?

For every 100 homes still for sale, 24 are under contract. In 2017–2019 at this time of year it was 14. The rest are still waiting for a buyer. Few sellers are dropping their price. Your discount will come from one stale listing.

Winter Park listings spend a median 90 days on the market. That is 6% shorter than a year ago. There are 134 homes for sale in Winter Park. That is 44.7 times the tightest month on record, but below the peak of 143. Supply is growing against last year.

What to do about it

  • Judge each listing on its own.
  • Homes listed 90+ days ago with a price cut are where your discount is.
  • Fresh, well-priced homes will not move on price. Do not waste offers on them.

Is now a good time to buy in Winter Park?

The median asking price is 15.6% below its Jun 2026 peak. You are not buying at the top. Prices are still falling. Waiting has paid off so far. Let listings age, then come back lower. Winter Park prices rose in only 66 of the last 111 months. This market goes up and down. Timing matters here. Growth will not rescue a bad price.

This market is turning. Which way is not settled yet. Check the monthly numbers above before you commit.

Who will rent from you in Winter Park?

In Winter Park, 31 out of every 100 households rent. Most own their home. The renter share is shrinking. Five years ago it was 44 in 100. Renter households average 1.4 people. Singles and couples rent here. Two bedrooms beat four.

The median Winter Park household earns $65,137 a year. Incomes here have grown -5.8% a year since 2019. Home prices have outrun incomes. Locals are being priced out. A typical home costs 15.8 times the median income. Most locals cannot buy. That keeps rental demand deep. It also caps the rent they can pay. At 30% of income, a tenant on the median income can pay about $1,628 a month.

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

When do Winter Park prices dip?

Across 9 full years, Winter Park asking prices ran lowest in May, about 12.8% below the year's average. They peaked in December. The most homes for sale show up in July, about 42% above the yearly average. Shop in July for choice, and expect the softest asking prices in May.

What numbers should you underwrite a Winter Park deal with?

  • Price growth to assume — -0.3%/yr. Winter Park grew 10.2% a year over the decade. Ignore that rate. Most of it landed in the 2020 and 2021 boom. Without the boom, Winter Park prices are flat. Assume no growth. Prices fell 3.9% over the last year. Use it for timing. The five-year rate is the better guide.
  • Months of carrying cost — 3. Budget at least 90 days of holding costs, the current median time on market, when you exit or refinance.
  • Odds you cut your price to sell — 1 in 16. 6% of Winter Park listings have cut their asking price. Underwrite your exit below asking.
  • Comp on price per square foot — $773/sqft. The typical Winter Park listing shrank from 2,436 to 1,394 sqft since Jul 2016. So median price hides real growth: 197% per sqft versus 115% on the median. Comp on median price and you will overpay for small homes.
  • Competition when you exit — +9%. Homes for sale in Winter Park are up 9% 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 Winter Park?

The median asking price in Winter Park is about $1,029,000 as of Sep 2026, up 13.8% from a year ago. The typical listing is 20% larger than a year ago, and asking price per square foot is down 3.9%. So the size of homes on the market explains much of the rise. 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 Winter Park figures cover the 1 ZIP code with a Winter Park mailing address, which can reach past city limits.

Is Winter Park a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

Neither side has the upper hand in Winter Park right now. We compare Winter Park with 2017–2019 at this time of year: there are 144% more homes for sale; there are 24 pending sales per 100 listings, against 14 then; 6% of sellers have cut their price, against 9% then.

Are Winter Park home prices going up or down?

The median asking price is 15.6% below its Jun 2026 peak. You are not buying at the top. Prices are still falling. Waiting has paid off so far. Let listings age, then come back lower.

What price growth should I assume for Winter Park?

Assume -0.3% a year. Winter Park grew 10.2% a year over the decade. Ignore that rate. Most of it landed in the 2020 and 2021 boom. Without the boom, Winter Park prices are flat. Assume no growth. Prices fell 3.9% over the last year. Use it for timing. The five-year rate is the better guide.

What is the fair market rent in Winter Park?

HUD's fiscal year 2026 fair market rent for Grand County is $1,475 a month for 2 bedrooms and $1,769 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 Winter Park?

Winter Park has one ZIP code. It links to its live market dashboard.

  • 80482134 for sale · 6% cutting · 90 daysOnly 24 homes under contract for every 100 still for sale.
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