So How’s The Market – January 2026

It’s that time of month again! Take a look at the Denver Metro Area Market statistics.

Year-Over-Year: The Denver Metro housing market opened the year with typical seasonal slowing and steadier pricing, creating a more deliberate environment for both buyers and sellers. Closed listings declined 16% year over year to 1,937 homes, reflecting a slower start compared to last January. Home prices remained stable overall, with the median closed price at $569,000, down just 1% year over year. Attached home prices ticked up slightly to $420,000, while single-family homes dipped to $615,000.

Homes took longer to sell, with median Days in MLS rising to 56 — nine days more than last year — giving buyers more time to evaluate options and negotiate. Attached properties remained on the market longer, with a median of 64 days versus 53 days for single-family homes.

Seller activity increased year over year, with new listings climbing 3% to 4,455. Active inventory also grew 10% to 8,203 homes — about 18 weeks of supply. For sellers, this makes setting the right price even more crucial to attract attention in a busier market.

Month-Over-Month Insights: Compared to December, the market showed a strong seasonal reset. Closed listings decreased by 38% month over month, while the median price dipped slightly by 1%. Market pace continued to slow, with Days in MLS increasing by nine days.

Activity ramped up on both the supply and demand sides: new listings jumped 153% month over month, and pending listings rose 48% to 3,065, signaling renewed engagement from both sellers and buyers as the year begins.

Denver Metro Rental Market: The rental market showed steady activity in January. Leased properties increased 14% year over year to 287, while the median rent remained essentially flat at $2,604. Renters are benefiting from stable rates, as price-per-bedroom and price-per-square-foot both declined slightly.

Rentals spent a bit more time on the market, with median days rising to 53 — 12 days longer than last year — hinting at a slightly slower leasing pace but continued interest from renters.

Closed Listings:

Closed transactions declined by 16%. This sharper drop signals slower buyer activity and makes strong pricing and proactive outreach even more important for agents.

Closed Prices:

The median sale price decreased slightly to $569,000, down 1% from January 2025. This small adjustment points to stable pricing overall and reinforces the need for realistic pricing strategies to keep listings moving.

New Listings:

Compared to January 2025, new listings increased by 3%. This uptick suggests more sellers are entering the market and highlights the importance of helping listings stand out early.

Pending Listings:

Pending sales increased by 9% year over year. This growth signals stronger buyer interest and may point to improved closing activity in the months ahead.

Days in MLS:

Homes spent a median of 56 days on the MLS, which is 9 days longer than last year. This longer timeline makes pricing accuracy and consistent marketing even more critical to keep listings active and visible.

Activity by Price Range:

Overall, the median sale price dropped to $569,000, a 1% decrease from January 2025. Agents should use this shift to guide thoughtful pricing discussions and reinforce the value of strong marketing when setting expectations with sellers and buyers.