Real Estate Investing in Hayden, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,617 • Routt County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 19.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 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 $525,581
Avg Monthly Rent $2,350
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hayden Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Hayden shows the kind of subdued fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

The investment case for Hayden is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

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

The 0% renter share in Hayden masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$525,581
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,350
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Steamboat Springs, CO metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
80%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Steamboat Springs, CO metro
0
Days to pending
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Hayden, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hayden, CO

How tight is the rental market in Hayden, CO?

Vacancy in Hayden, CO is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,350/mo.

What do landlords charge for rent in Hayden, CO?

The typical rental in Hayden, CO commands about $2,350/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $526K purchase basis.

How deep is the rental pool in Hayden, CO?

Hayden, CO draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $2,350/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Hayden, CO a friendly market for rental owners?

Hayden, CO operates under CO law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How do home values compare in Hayden, CO?

Median home price in Hayden, CO is near $526K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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