Is La Junta, CO 81050 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

La Junta is a buyer’s market. With about 13.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score5/ 100

More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #244 of 248 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply13.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market95Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$97▼ −16.8% vs. last year

The La Junta housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in La Junta, CO 81050 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 95 days and there were 13.2 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 14 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (73 days then) and the median sale price rose 23% to $211,608. Overall, La Junta is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Otero County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Rocky Ford 81067 (36% sold over asking) and Manzanola 81058 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Cheraw 81030 $141 /sq ftManzanola 81058Seller’s market $146 /sq ftRocky Ford 81067Buyer’s market $139 /sq ftSwink 81077 $125 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about La Junta real estate

Is La Junta a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 13.2 months of supply in La Junta, CO 81050 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in La Junta?

The typical home went under contract in 95 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in La Junta sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in La Junta?

About 0.31% of a home’s value a year in Otero County, or roughly $1,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in La Junta?

The median sale price was $211,608 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $97 per square foot.

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