Tiny Homes Are Booming in Colorado, But Do People Want to Live in Them?

Would you ever consider living in a tiny home? We are seeing more of them pop up in Colorado.

Are Tiny Homes the Future of Affordable Living in Colorado?

There are different sizes for tiny homes, but they are typically smaller than 600 square feet. I do not think I could live in a tiny home. I have too many pets. However, my Mom dreams of having me build a tiny home in my backyard so we can live close.

It makes sense for her. Close to her son, and she is a single lady. She says she only needs the basics.

Colorado’s Housing Market Is Driving People to Think Smaller

Buying a home in 2025 is incredibly tough in Colorado. The average price is currently $546,000 to purchase a home. Some people are looking for cheaper options such as tiny homes.

READ MORE: Explaining the Average Cost of a Home in Colorado for 2025

If you’re interested in a tiny home, Colorado might be the perfect place for you.

Colorado Leads the Nation in Tiny Home Communities and Builders

According to research from Home Gnome, Colorado is the second-best state in the country to have a tiny home. The data shows that Colorado has 20 tiny house communities, which happens to be the highest in the nation.

The data also shows that Colorado has the most builders of tiny homes in the nation.

Coloradans Love Tiny Homes... Or Do They?

But do Coloradans want to live in tiny homes?

Even though Colorado has the most tiny house communities in Colorado, our population is not as interested or as enthusiastic as other states. We ranked 19th nationwide for public interest.

READ MORE: How to Buy a Tiny Home in Colorado For Less Than $10,000

So Colorado has a ton of support and resources to build a tiny home, but it seems that we are overall pretty passive about wanting to call a tiny home… Well, home.