Real Estate Investing in Cotopaxi, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,175 • Fremont County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade D (45/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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: 41.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 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 $376,938
Avg Monthly Rent $1,665
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cotopaxi Real Estate

Across Cotopaxi's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $377K median values, $1,665/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Cotopaxi 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.

Market conditions in Cotopaxi are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Avg Home Value
$376,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,665
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)
☀️ Warm Market — Ca-¦on City, CO metro
0
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
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ZIP Codes in Cotopaxi, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotopaxi, CO

Are rents high in Cotopaxi, CO?

Rental rates in Cotopaxi, CO average $1,665/mo. Tenant demand and $377K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How much does a house cost in Cotopaxi, CO?

The median home value in Cotopaxi, CO is roughly $377K. That puts it reasonable relative to the CO statewide average.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Cotopaxi, CO?

Occupancy in Cotopaxi, CO runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,665/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is Cotopaxi, CO good for house hacking?

Cotopaxi, CO offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,665/mo rent level.

How does Cotopaxi, CO stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Cotopaxi, CO reflects its $377K prices and $1,665/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within CO.

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