Why Colorado Suburbs Are Growing Faster Than the City
Fast Market Snapshot (Nov 20, 2025)
30-year rates averaged 6.24% this week. Denver’s “typical value” is ~$531K and the average time to pending sits right around a month. Translation: monthly payments are steadier, listings aren’t flying, and buyers still have room to negotiate credits and a 2-1 buydown.
Why suburbs are outpacing the city
Remote-flex work plus school/yard priorities keep pushing relocators to the rings around Denver—especially Douglas County—where net in-migration has led the metro since 2020. On the ground:
Arvada: median sale price ~$607K, ~36 DOM.
Parker: median ~$640K, ~47 DOM.
Castle Rock: median ~$628K, ~53 DOM.
Compared with the city, these spots trade slightly longer drives for newer homes, bigger garages/yards, and trail access—without giving up weekend proximity to the mountains.
Relocator playbook
Start with seller credits, then a 2-1 buydown. Follow with inspection/roof/sewer/HVAC terms and flexible timing (rent-back if needed). Target 30–70 day listings for the best leverage.
If you’re weighing Arvada vs. Parker vs. Castle Rock, I’ll map neighborhoods to lifestyle (schools, commute, trailheads) and run side-by-side monthlies so you can decide with confidence.
— Andy
Vail Peak Realty | Park Hill resident & neighborhood guide
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