How much house does $500,000 buy you in Grand Junction?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Grand Junction?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Grand Junction right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

528 Oakbrush Cir, Collbran, CO 81624
- Price: $499,000
- 10 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,456
- See 528 Oakbrush Cir, Collbran, CO 81624 on Redfin.com

2336 Elm Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Price: $499,900
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,864
- See 2336 Elm Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 on Redfin.com

220 Sunset Ct, Fruita, CO 81521
- Price: $499,500
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,316
- See 220 Sunset Ct, Fruita, CO 81521 on Redfin.com

619 Silver Mountain Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Price: $489,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,109
- See 619 Silver Mountain Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504 on Redfin.com

2436 1/2 Jack Creek Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,079
- See 2436 1/2 Jack Creek Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on Redfin.com

2450 Hamilton Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Price: $489,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,919
- See 2450 Hamilton Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on Redfin.com

2453 Revere Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Price: $489,127
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,919
- See 2453 Revere Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on Redfin.com

2863 Texas Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,404
- See 2863 Texas Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 on Redfin.com

4184 Highway 50, Whitewater, CO 81527
- Price: $490,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,344
- See 4184 Highway 50, Whitewater, CO 81527 on Redfin.com

360 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,144
- See 360 Belford Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 on Redfin.com

2949 Jon Hall Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,737
- See 2949 Jon Hall Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503 on Redfin.com

137 N Willow St, Fruita, CO 81521
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,394
- See 137 N Willow St, Fruita, CO 81521 on Redfin.com

2737 Storm Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503
- Price: $499,950
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,783
- See 2737 Storm Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503 on Redfin.com

2963 Apollo Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Price: $489,400
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,733
- See 2963 Apollo Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504 on Redfin.com

2916 Arabesque Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,701
- See 2916 Arabesque Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504 on Redfin.com

2452 Park Vista St, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,663
- See 2452 Park Vista St, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on Redfin.com

526 N Oak St, Fruita, CO 81521
- Price: $490,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,350
- See 526 N Oak St, Fruita, CO 81521 on Redfin.com

176 Country Ridge Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,925
- See 176 Country Ridge Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503 on Redfin.com

252 Maggie Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81503
- Price: $494,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,725
- See 252 Maggie Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81503 on Redfin.com

2957 Apollo Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,711
- See 2957 Apollo Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504 on Redfin.com

1459 Racquet Way, Grand Junction, CO 81506
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,702
- See 1459 Racquet Way, Grand Junction, CO 81506 on Redfin.com

637 Clearwater Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Price: $489,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,677
- See 637 Clearwater Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on Redfin.com

523 Desert Peach St, Clifton, CO 81520
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,645
- See 523 Desert Peach St, Clifton, CO 81520 on Redfin.com

2939 Heidi Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Price: $495,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,612
- See 2939 Heidi Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81504 on Redfin.com

2742 Radiant Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503
- Price: $495,125
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,582
- See 2742 Radiant Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503 on Redfin.com

129 Rolling Hill Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81503
- Price: $490,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,538
- See 129 Rolling Hill Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81503 on Redfin.com

633 Shadowood Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Price: $489,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,518
- See 633 Shadowood Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81505 on Redfin.com

577 Cicero Dr, Palisade, CO 81526
- Price: $490,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,392
- See 577 Cicero Dr, Palisade, CO 81526 on Redfin.com

977 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,389
- See 977 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521 on Redfin.com

2653 I Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,601
- See 2653 I Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506 on Redfin.com