Median Home Price in Aurora CO: Latest Figures and Sources
Aurora's median home value was about $452,698 in August 2026 on one public index, while other sources report figures from roughly $440,000 to $535,000. The gap comes mostly from what each source measures and when.
The median home price in Aurora CO is best read from several sources at once, because each one measures something slightly different. Zillow's median home value was $452,698 as of August 2026, flat from the prior month [1]. Compare figures only when they cover the same measure and period. To go further, see Current Median Home Price 2026: What the Latest Data Shows.
Redfin reported a median sale price of $450K over the last three months, down 4.3% from a year earlier [2]. Realtor.com's median listing price was $440,000 [3]. The Realtor.com figure is a listing price, which is the price sellers ask for homes currently on the market.
This article explains what each figure measures, why the numbers differ, and how Aurora compares with Denver and Colorado as a whole. It also helps to read Aurora CO vs Denver: Housing Costs, Space and Commute Compared.
Why Aurora median home prices differ by measure
The median figures differ because each one measures a different thing, covers a different time period, and sometimes counts only certain home types. Compare figures only when they measure the same thing and cover the same dates.
Each figure above comes from the page named in its row. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Value, sale and listing figures
A home value is an estimate of what homes are worth, so it is not the price any home sold for.
Sale prices describe homes that have already closed, so they look backward.
A listing price is the asking price, which can end up higher or lower than the final sale price.
Read those two numbers separately, because one is asking prices and the other is closed sales.
Home types and dates
A figure that includes condos and townhomes measures a different group of homes, so it can come out lower.
Realtor.com, Homes of the Rockies and Homes.com do not state a date for their figures. Before you quote one, look for the date on its page.
How to compare them
Compare sale prices with sale prices and listing prices with listing prices. Then match the dates before you decide whether prices are rising or falling.
In short, the gap between these figures mostly reflects what each one measures, not a disagreement about the market. Use the measure and date together, and you will avoid most of the confusion.
What does a median price actually tell you?
A median is the middle value in a list of home prices. Half of the sales or listings fall above it, and half fall below it. It shows where a typical home sits without a few very expensive or very cheap homes pulling the number around.
Listing price or sale price
A listing price is the asking price a seller sets when a home goes on the market. A sale price is what the home actually sold for. The two answer different questions, so compare them separately.
Redfin's Aurora figure is a median sale price [2]. It tells you what buyers recently paid, which is the more useful starting point for a budget. Homes of the Rockies reports a median listing price instead [4]. That describes homes for sale now, at the prices sellers are asking, and sellers often settle below them.
Why the home type matters
A median can cover every home type or only one group. Homes.com reports its figure for single-family houses only [5]. That leaves out condos and townhomes, which can price differently from detached houses. For more detail, see Median Home Price in Irvine, CA: What the Figure Means.
When you compare two medians, first check which homes each one covers. A figure for all home types and a figure for single-family houses will often differ, even when both are accurate for their own group. If you plan to buy a townhome, a single-family median will tell you little about your price range.
Are Aurora home prices going up or down?
Aurora prices are not moving in one direction. The answer depends on which source you read and whether it tracks sale prices or asking prices.
What the value and sale data show
Zillow reported no change from the prior month. Its figure was 2.8% lower over a longer period, as of August 2026. [1]
Redfin showed sale prices down 4.3% compared with the same period last year. If you are a buyer, that means recent sales came in below the level of a year earlier. [2]
What the listing data show
Asking prices tell a different story. Homes of the Rockies reported that its median listing price was trending up 3.4% year over year. [4]
A rise in asking prices shows what sellers want, not what buyers paid. For that reason, the listing trend tells you more about seller expectations than about the final sale price.
How to compare the numbers
Before you compare these figures, check the period each one covers. Zillow's change is month to month and over a longer window, Redfin compares with the same period last year, and the listing figure is a year-over-year trend. A monthly change set beside an annual one, or a listing trend set beside a sale trend, can make one market look like it is moving in two directions.
Suppose you are planning an offer this month. A buyer might read the Redfin decline as room to negotiate, while a seller might read the listing increase as a reason to ask more. Both readings are useful only when you know which measure and which period each number uses.
How does Aurora compare with Colorado overall?
Aurora's housing prices have been lower than the Colorado state average, according to a 2023 report from the Common Sense Institute. [7] For a buyer, that means the state average is a higher benchmark than Aurora, so a budget set against statewide numbers may leave you more room to look in Aurora.
Keep in mind that this report uses average prices, not medians. An average can be pulled up by a few expensive sales, so it shows the overall direction of the market rather than the price of a typical home. Use it to see how Aurora sits against the state, not as a number to base an offer on.
Prices have also climbed sharply. The same report found that average housing prices in Aurora rose 121% over the last ten years. [7] A buyer who waited a decade could face a far higher price than an earlier buyer paid for a similar house, and an owner who bought ten years ago has likely seen a large gain on paper.
The Colorado comparison works best as one part of your planning. Pair it with recent sale data for the specific areas you want, and with your own monthly budget, including the mortgage, insurance and taxes. A statewide average tells you where Aurora stands, but it cannot tell you what a particular street or house will cost.
For a side-by-side look at Aurora and Denver, read the Aurora vs Denver article in this cluster. It covers the same kinds of trade-offs, such as housing costs, space and commuting, from the Denver side of the comparison. For the next step, see Is Aurora, CO a Good Place to Live? Costs and Trade-Offs.
Which Aurora price figure should you use?
For a buyer's budget, use sale prices and listing prices separately. A sale price shows what buyers paid, and a listing price shows what sellers are asking, so mixing them can distort your budget.
Every time you quote a median, note its measure, source and date. A figure from one site for last month cannot be compared with another site's figure for a different period without that context.
Medians also move month to month and differ by home type, such as all homes versus single-family houses. Treat any single figure as a snapshot, and compare several recent readings before setting a budget.