Is Lyons, CO 80540 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lyons housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Lyons, CO 80540 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 69 days and there were 11.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $1,046,047. Overall, Lyons is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Boulder County, homes here sell more slowly than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Lyons ranks #221 of 239 CO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 14 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.