Real Estate Investing in Lamar, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,010 • Prowers County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 18.0% 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 $182,304
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lamar Real Estate

Lamar 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.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Lamar is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Lamar are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Colorado.

Lamar's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$182,304
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Lamar

1 College 711 Students 139 Off-Campus Renters
C
Lamar Community College
2-Year Public · 711 students
📍 ~139 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Lamar, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar, CO

Does Lamar, CO make sense for an investment property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Lamar, CO reflects its $182K prices and $900/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within CO.

Where do rents currently stand in Lamar, CO?

Investors in Lamar, CO typically see rents near $900/mo per month against $182K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Can I house hack in Lamar, CO?

Lamar, CO is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $182K price point reasonable to enter.

Are there empty rentals in Lamar, CO?

Lamar, CO sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader CO rental market.

What strategy should investors use in Lamar, CO?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Lamar, CO best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $182K price point.

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