Real Estate Investing in La Plata County, Colorado

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 56,822

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 20.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $624,417
Avg Monthly Rent $1,760
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in La Plata County Real Estate

Across La Plata County's 5 ZIPs, the picture is thin β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

unambiguously La Plata County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects thin investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Demographics in La Plata show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$624,417
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,760
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Durango, CO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
70%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in La Plata County

1 College 3,413 Students 129 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Fort Lewis College
4-Year Public Β· 3,413 students
πŸ“ ~129 students rent off-campus

Cities in La Plata County

ZIP Codes in La Plata County, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Plata County

How does, CO rate as a rental market?

Investors tracking, CO will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $624K median home values and $1,760/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

Are eviction rules reasonable in, CO?

, CO operates under CO law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Should investors worry about vacancy in, CO?

, CO carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,760/mo.

How strong is the working-renter base in, CO?

Tenant quality in, CO ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $1,760/mo.

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