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State economy

Colorado economy

Colorado's unemployment rate was 4.1% in September 2026, up from 4.0% the month before and 3.8% a year earlier. That ranks 31 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 2.97 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 11,200 (+0.4%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +0.2% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $102,500 in 2025.

4.1%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate4.1%Rank 31 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.4–11.7%Low Mar 2017 · high May 2020
Nonfarm jobs2.97M+0.4% in a year · rank 24
Home prices (FHFA)+0.2%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +25%
Median household income$102,5002025 · rank 10 of 51

Colorado: unemployment rate

Colorado unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 4.1%; high 11.7% on May 1, 2020; low 2.4% on Mar 1, 2017.2%4%6%8%10%12%20082010201220142016201820202022202420264.1%High 11.7%Low 2.4%

Colorado: jobs, change from a year earlier

Colorado nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.4%; high +11.3% on Apr 1, 2021; low -11.9% on Apr 1, 2020.-15%-10%-5%0%5%10%15%20052010201520202025+0.4%High +11.3%Low -11.9%

Colorado: home prices, change from a year earlier

Colorado FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +0.2%; high +21.8% on Apr 1, 2022; low -5.3% on Jan 1, 2010.-10%0%10%20%30%20052010201520202025+0.2%High +21.8%Low -5.3%

Colorado: median household income

Colorado median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $102,500; high $105,500 on Jul 1, 2024; low $25,800 on Jul 1, 1984.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,000$120,0001990199520002005201020152020$102,500Low $25,800

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).