How much land is available in Colorado?

Colorado is one of the 10 largest states in the U.S., with a total of 67 million acres of land. Much of this Colorado land is available for sale. The state is one of the top four in the country for plots available for sale, with an average price of $1,626 to just over $12,000 per acre depending on urban proximity.

What are common uses for land in Colorado?

Colorado land plots can be used in many different ways depending on geography. Millions of acres are available for farming, especially corn and wheat, but cattle ranch and forest land is also available. Plots with forest cover for an ideal country retreat are also plentiful in Colorado.

What if you want to build?

Zoning laws for land use in Colorado vary by county and municipality and aren’t state-controlled. Where you buy in Colorado will affect how and what you can build. Generally, Colorado’s counties are quite flexible about building on your land plot. Property taxes in the state tend to be higher than the national average, however.