Adams County · Colorado+2.4% YoY

Living in Commerce City

North Denver Access, Competitive Pricing

Median SFH

$430K

Median Condo/TH

$275K

Avg Days on Market

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.4%

Market data current as of May 2, 2026

Overview

Commerce City spans a wide footprint between Denver and DIA, ranging from established 1950s–60s neighborhoods near the Denver border to substantial new-construction master-plans on the eastern side near the airport. Buyers tend to land here for the price math — entry-level pricing for the metro, easy DIA access, and a meaningful new-construction inventory in the Reunion master-plan and surrounding subdivisions.

What Makes Commerce City Stand Out

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge — bison, eagles, 15K+ acres
Dick's Sporting Goods Park — Colorado Rapids MLS stadium
Competitive pricing in the north Denver corridor
Easy DIA access for frequent travelers

Housing Snapshot

The market splits cleanly into two sub-areas: the older western portion with 1950s–80s ranches near I-270, and the newer eastern portion (Reunion, Buffalo Run) with 2000s–2020s master-planned construction. Single-family dominates; townhome and condo product is limited and concentrated in the newer subdivisions. The $375K–$500K segment turns over fastest.

Areas Within Commerce City

Reunion
Master-planned community on the east side with current new construction and amenities.
Buffalo Run
Established 2000s–2010s subdivision with golf-course frontage.
Original West Commerce City
1950s–70s ranches near I-270, older established stock with the most affordable entry points.

Getting Around

Union Station

20–35 min via I-270 or commuter rail

Denver International (DIA)

15–25 min via Pena Boulevard

DIA / North I-25 corridor

15–30 min

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

5–15 min

Schools

School District 27J and Adams 14 both serve portions of Commerce City depending on address. Verify by address — district matters.

What to Know Before You Buy in Commerce City

The two sub-areas (older west, newer east) function as different markets. Western Commerce City has 60–70-year-old housing stock with corresponding maintenance considerations; eastern Reunion is essentially new construction. Compare carefully.
Industrial and refining operations are visible from parts of the western city. If air quality or industrial-corridor sightlines matter to you, focus on the eastern Reunion-area neighborhoods.
Newer master-planned subdivisions carry HOA dues plus metro-district fees. Combined monthly impact runs $150–$300 over base ownership cost.