Real Estate Investing in Agate, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 449 • Elbert County

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Should you buy in Agate, CO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (29/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.1% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $498,858
Avg Monthly Rent $1,737
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Agate Real Estate

Agate in Colorado is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Agate's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $1,737/mo / $499K relationship in Agate looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Agate show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$498,858
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,737
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

ZIP Codes in Agate, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agate, CO

Are landlord laws favorable in Agate, CO?

Agate, CO falls under CO landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How much is rent in Agate, CO?

Average rent in Agate, CO is approximately $1,737/mo per month. Against $499K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the typical renter like in Agate, CO?

Tenant demand in Agate, CO is solid. The local workforce $1,737/mo rents across most rental classes.

What is the investability score for Agate, CO?

The 2.0/5 investability rating in Agate, CO reflects its $499K prices and $1,737/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within CO.

How expensive is real estate in Agate, CO?

In Agate, CO the median home value sits at $499K. Against the broader CO market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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