Real Estate Investing in Nucla, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,166 • Montrose County

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Should you buy in Nucla, 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $34,821 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $257,070
Avg Monthly Rent $936
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Nucla Real Estate

Nucla 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.

firmly Nucla's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects soft investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Montrose, CO

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Avg Home Value
$257,070
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Montrose, CO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
66%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Montrose, CO metro
0
Days to pending
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Nucla, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nucla, CO

What price range are homes in Nucla, CO?

The median home value in Nucla, CO is roughly $257K. That puts it reasonable relative to the CO statewide average.

What is the typical renter like in Nucla, CO?

Nucla, CO offers a measured renter base at the $936/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the typical rental rate in Nucla, CO?

The typical rental in Nucla, CO commands about $936/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $257K purchase basis.

How high is vacancy risk in Nucla, CO?

Nucla, CO carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $936/mo.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Nucla, CO?

CO ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Nucla generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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