Real Estate Investing in Akron, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,248 • Washington County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • High vacancy: 14.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.6% 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 $245,326
Avg Monthly Rent $1,035
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Akron Real Estate

Akron (Colorado) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Akron is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

unambiguously Akron's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Akron a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$245,326
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

ZIP Codes in Akron, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akron, CO

How should investors approach Akron, CO?

Most investors in Akron, CO run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What is the average monthly rent in Akron, CO?

Rent in Akron, CO is around $1,035/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $245K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How strict are landlord regulations in Akron, CO?

Rental owners in Akron, CO deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Akron, CO?

Expect elevated vacancy in Akron, CO. Rents at $1,035/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the tenant pool like in Akron, CO?

The tenant pool in Akron, CO is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,035/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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