Is Lafayette, CO 80026 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lafayette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Lafayette, CO 80026 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 137 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $743,678. Overall, Lafayette is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Boulder County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Lafayette ranks #54 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Allenspark 80510 (0% sold over asking) or Jamestown 80455 (0% sold over asking), while Ward 80481 (33% sold over asking) and Nederland 80466 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.