Real Estate Investing in Rifle, Colorado

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 14,071 • Garfield County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 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 $503,823
Avg Monthly Rent $2,367
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Rifle Real Estate

Rifle (Colorado) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Investors considering Rifle, CO should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Transaction volume in Rifle has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Meanwhile, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Glenwood Springs, CO

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Avg Home Value
$503,823
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,367
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Glenwood Springs, CO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Glenwood Springs, CO metro
0
Days to pending
6.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Rifle, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rifle, CO

What is the average home sale price in Rifle, CO?

Rifle, CO median home values land near $504K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $2,367/mo-per-month rentals.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Rifle, CO?

Working renters make up the core of the Rifle, CO tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Rifle, CO suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Rifle, CO. Rents of $2,367/mo against $504K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is rental property easy to operate in Rifle, CO?

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

What are rental rates like in Rifle, CO?

Rifle, CO rentals go for roughly $2,367/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $504K acquisition costs.

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