Boulder, CO Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 9 Cities • 14 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$755,850
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,159
Avg Cap Rate
2.34%
Avg Investability
2.1 ★
Cities
9
ZIP Codes
14
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
7.28%
as of Oct 1
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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COOL MARKET
Boulder, CO Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
69 days
Average time to sell
Slow
10.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of September 19, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Boulder, CO
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Boulder, CO
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80501 | Longmont | CO | $494,757 | $1,849 | 2.91% | |
| 80027 | Louisville | CO | $822,480 | $2,217 | 2.10% | |
| 80301 | Boulder | CO | $706,786 | $2,188 | 2.41% | |
| 80503 | Longmont | CO | $747,138 | $1,929 | 2.01% | |
| 80302 | Boulder | CO | $1,091,557 | $2,903 | 2.07% | |
| 80303 | Boulder | CO | $811,183 | $2,446 | 2.35% | |
| 80026 | Lafayette | CO | $679,157 | $2,266 | 2.60% | |
| 80305 | Boulder | CO | $966,259 | $3,694 | 2.98% | |
| 80027 | Louisville | CO | $839,422 | $2,503 | 2.33% | |
| 80301 | Boulder | CO | $719,849 | $2,341 | 2.54% | |
| 80503 | Longmont | CO | $739,082 | $1,932 | 2.04% | |
| 80466 | Nederland | CO | $664,305 | $1,900 | 2.23% | |
| 80481 | Ward | CO | $507,502 | $1,791 | 2.75% | |
| 80026 | Lafayette | CO | $664,062 | $2,113 | 2.48% | |
| 80501 | Longmont | CO | $484,245 | $1,739 | 2.80% | |
| 80027 | Louisville | CO | $812,565 | $2,235 | 2.15% | |
| 80305 | Boulder | CO | $999,038 | $3,038 | 2.37% | |
| 80503 | Longmont | CO | $731,433 | $1,816 | 1.94% | |
| 80301 | Boulder | CO | $696,364 | $2,245 | 2.51% | |
| 80302 | Boulder | CO | $1,092,970 | $3,683 | 2.63% | |
| 80303 | Boulder | CO | $813,232 | $2,586 | 2.48% | |
| 80466 | Nederland | CO | $682,832 | $2,708 | 3.09% | |
| 80026 | Lafayette | CO | $680,568 | $2,295 | 2.63% | |
| 80304 | Boulder | CO | $1,190,644 | $2,853 | 1.87% | |
| 80305 | Boulder | CO | $955,504 | $3,014 | 2.46% | |
| 80027 | Louisville | CO | $839,626 | $2,391 | 2.22% | |
| 80301 | Boulder | CO | $719,222 | $2,265 | 2.46% | |
| 80455 | Jamestown | CO | $544,646 | $2,016 | 2.89% | |
| 80503 | Longmont | CO | $748,319 | $1,999 | 2.08% | |
| 80466 | Nederland | CO | $663,751 | $1,737 | 2.04% | |
| 80481 | Ward | CO | $504,547 | $1,791 | 2.77% | |
| 80026 | Lafayette | CO | $664,062 | $2,113 | 2.48% | |
| 80303 | Boulder | CO | $831,564 | $2,360 | 2.21% | |
| 80501 | Longmont | CO | $484,857 | $1,819 | 2.93% | |
| 80027 | Louisville | CO | $812,565 | $2,235 | 2.15% | |
| 80305 | Boulder | CO | $1,000,679 | $2,955 | 2.30% | |
| 80503 | Longmont | CO | $728,846 | $1,822 | 1.95% | |
| 80301 | Boulder | CO | $696,364 | $2,245 | 2.51% | |
| 80302 | Boulder | CO | $1,092,970 | $3,683 | 2.63% | |
| 80510 | Allenspark | CO | $495,047 | $1,809 | 2.85% | |
| 80540 | Lyons | CO | $741,873 | $1,425 | 1.50% | |
| 80303 | Boulder | CO | $813,232 | $2,586 | 2.48% | |
| 80466 | Nederland | CO | $682,235 | $2,658 | 3.04% | |
| 80481 | Ward | CO | $521,998 | $1,791 | 2.68% | |
| 80026 | Lafayette | CO | $681,334 | $2,265 | 2.59% | |
| 80304 | Boulder | CO | $1,190,644 | $2,853 | 1.87% | |
| 80305 | Boulder | CO | $955,504 | $3,014 | 2.46% | |
| 80501 | Longmont | CO | $494,528 | $1,844 | 2.91% | |
| 80027 | Louisville | CO | $841,422 | $2,328 | 2.16% | |
| 80301 | Boulder | CO | $718,957 | $2,220 | 2.41% |
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About Boulder, CO Real Estate Market
The Boulder, CO metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 9 cities and 14 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $755,850, with an average monthly rent of $2,159. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.