Real Estate Investing in Lyons, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,620 • Boulder County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (38/100)

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
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  • High vacancy: 21.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.9% 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 $754,390
Avg Monthly Rent $1,425
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lyons Real Estate

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

The $1,425/mo / $754K relationship in Lyons looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Lyons haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Boulder, CO

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All County Boulder provides full-service residential property management in Boulder, Erie, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, and Lyons, CO, focusing on maximizing rental property investment returns. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$754,390
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,425
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Boulder, CO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
1/2
59 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Boulder, CO metro
59
Days to pending
9.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lyons, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons, CO

How does Lyons, CO rate as a rental market?

Lyons, CO rates 2.0/5 for investability. With median values at $754K and rents near $1,425/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Are there empty rentals in Lyons, CO?

Vacancy in Lyons, CO is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,425/mo.

What do rentals go for in Lyons, CO?

Rental rates in Lyons, CO average $1,425/mo. Tenant demand and $754K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is Lyons, CO a good market for FHA house hackers?

Lyons, CO offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,425/mo rent level.

What kind of tenants rent in Lyons, CO?

Lyons, CO offers a predictable renter base at the $1,425/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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