Real Estate Investing in El Paso, Colorado

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 31,234

Should you buy in El Paso County, CO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (74/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ 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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $42,101
Avg Monthly Rent $1,638
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in El Paso County Real Estate

El Paso County spans 10 ZIP codes across 3 cities in Colorado, with a population of 31,234. The county's underwhelming investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

El Paso is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in El Paso β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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All County Colorado Springs is a full-service residential property management company serving Colorado Springs, Fountain, Fort Carson, Falcon, Peyton, & Security-Widefield. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$42,101
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,638
1% Rule
βœ“ Passes
Landlord Friendly (CO)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in El Paso County

14 Colleges 61,234 Students 7,523 Off-Campus Renters
A
United States Air Force Academy
4-Year Public Β· 4,124 students
B+
Colorado College
4-Year Private Β· 2,173 students
C+
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
4-Year Public Β· 11,213 students
πŸ“ ~1,020 students rent off-campus
C+
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
2-Year For-Profit Β· 25 students
C
Pikes Peak State College
4-Year Public Β· 12,388 students
πŸ“ ~6,503 students rent off-campus
C
International Salon and Spa Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 307 students
C
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
2-Year For-Profit Β· 30 students
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs
Vocational For-Profit Β· 169 students
C
The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs
Vocational For-Profit Β· 85 students
C
Nazarene Bible College
4-Year Private Β· 584 students
C
Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs
Vocational For-Profit Β· 129 students
D
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
2-Year For-Profit Β· 339 students
D
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
4-Year For-Profit Β· 28,852 students
D
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
2-Year For-Profit Β· 816 students

Investor Insight: With 7,523 students living off-campus, El Paso County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in El Paso County

ZIP Codes in El Paso County, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Paso County

Should investors consider, CO?

Yes -, CO a 3.0/5 investability score. With $42K home prices against $1,638/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What do rentals go for in, CO?

Rents in, CO run near $1,638/mo. Compared with median home prices of $42K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, CO?

Landlord-friendliness in, CO is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

How does, CO rank within CO?

Versus statewide CO, is broadly in line with. Its 3.0/5 investability score reflects that position.

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