Colorado Ranks as One of the Worst States for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be stressful — especially in Colorado.

Why? It all comes down to the money.

Last year, research revealed that Colorado is the No. 2 state where homebuyers need co-signers to purchase a home. In March, Zillow data showed that housing prices in the Centennial State have increased by 50% in the last half-decade.

READ: Colorado Home Prices Have Skyrocketed in the Last Half-Decade

Unfortunately, the real estate market isn't looking up. A new report from Moneywise recently revealed the best and worst places for first-time homebuyers in the U.S. — and Colorado is the fourth worst.

The website determined this by looking at each state's median home prices on Zillow and the average down payment percentage of 13% from the National Association of Realtors.

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According to Moneywise, the median home price in Colorado is a hefty $559,838, and the average down payment percentage of 13% is $72,778.94.

So, how does this compare to other states?

Homebuying in Colorado is cheaper than in Washington, California, or Hawaii — the latter of which has a median home price of $848,926 and an average down payment of $110,360.38.

LOOK: How Much It Cost to Buy a Home in Colorado in the 1950s

However, the data for the Centennial State is dismal when looking at the best state for homebuyers: West Virginia. It has a median home price of $129,103 and an average down payment of $16,783.39.

Moneywise's advice for first-time homebuyers? You might want to look outside of Colorado.

"Armed with the knowledge of these findings, first-time homebuyers can make informed decisions when it comes to choosing a state to buy their first home and work their way towards a brighter financial future," said a spokesperson for the website.

Thankfully, not all of Colorado is expensive. Check out the most affordable places to live in the Centennial State in the gallery below.