Tag: affordability
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Perspective: The bad policy behind Colorado’s costly housing
Colorado’s economic competitiveness is slipping, and housing affordability is one of the most important reasons why. Policymakers have more control over this than they might think. A new report from the Common Sense Institute details tens of thousands of dollars in housing-construction costs created not by land or water scarcity, labor costs, materials costs, market…
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Colorado Springs has ‘moderate shortage’ of homes for middle-income earners
Industry experts say affordability is improving; real estate market remains strong but sluggish A notable number of single-family homes available in today’s market are out of reach for middle-income earners in Colorado Springs, a recently released industry report found. Home sales in Colorado Springs remain sluggish even though there’s more inventory on the market compared…
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Number of people worried about affording life in Colorado increases to 76%, poll shows
As the cost of living in Colorado rises, residents are delaying health and dental care, forgoing activities they enjoy and taking on additional debt, the Colorado Health Foundation’s 2026 Pulse Poll findings show. According to the poll, 76% of respondents worry they won’t be able to afford living in Colorado in the future. In 2025,…
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Colorado Cost of Living: New home builders offer route to more affordability
In a year when the housing market is struggling with affordability, home prices in Denver and some other Colorado areas are actually climbing again — at least marginally. And some real estate agents don’t expect that price picture to get much better for buyers. But it’s also a time when homebuilders are reaching out for…
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Colorado Cost of Living: Housing density not just for apartments, as new home styles offer lower prices, creative single-family living
What seem to be scary numbers in the housing industry have prompted action. The median age of a first-time homebuyer hit a record 40 years old nationwide last year, the National Association of Realtors recently reported. That’s two years older than in 2024 and up substantially from 33 years old in 2019. Market analysts cite…
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Both sides of Colorado housing regulations cite similar goals: Keep prices at bay
Those in the home building industry say Colorado’s ongoing legislative changes dealing with home construction add up to a big stumbling block to keeping prices at bay, much less more affordable. Loren J. Moreland, vice president and project manager of Classic Homes, talks about a “complex energy code” at the state level that’s “taken away…
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Colorado Cost of Living: Sky-high home prices narrow pool of buyers in Douglas County
Douglas County has one of the highest median incomes in the state, but home prices can rival some of the most exclusive communities in Colorado. As the population continues to grow, these demographics, combined with limited housing diversity, have made affordability an ongoing challenge. With a median listing price of $757,810 as of February, according…
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Colorado Cost of Living: State is now 4th most expensive in U.S., and residents feel the strain
Think of Colorado and what comes to mind? Majestic mountain views; skiing, sledding, rafting, hiking and more in the Great Outdoors; alpine forests and golden plains; ample sunshine, craft beer and breathtaking sunsets. Just to scratch the surface. But the cost of living and housing affordability in Colorado has drastically increased in recent years, gradually…
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Colorado Cost of Living: Financial freedom in Pueblo County after being priced out elsewhere
Of 10 major Front Range counties in Colorado, Pueblo County has the cheapest cost of living in nearly all key categories — with the exception of health care costs being the most expensive and transportation running slightly higher than El Paso and Denver counties. The county’s standing makes sense because Puebloans earn less than Coloradans in…
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Colorado Cost of Living: El Paso County residents feel the crunch
When Brittany, a special education paraprofessional, moved back to Colorado Springs from Denver a decade ago, a main driver was the rising cost of living in the Mile High City. The 53-year-old, who declined to give her last name, relocated with hopes the move would improve her financial freedom and quality of life. While the…