Real Estate Investing in Otero County, Colorado

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 18,806

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 13.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $177,694
Avg Monthly Rent $959
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Otero County Real Estate

Otero County (CO) covers 6 ZIPs and 6 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been modest across most of the geography.

The investment case for Otero County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

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

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Avg Home Value
$177,694
Avg Monthly Rent
$959
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (CO)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Otero County

1 College 972 Students 182 Off-Campus Renters
C
Otero College
2-Year Public Β· 972 students
πŸ“ ~182 students rent off-campus

Cities in Otero County

ZIP Codes in Otero County, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otero County

Does, CO favor landlords or tenants?

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

Is investability higher in, CO than across CO?

, CO comes in broadly in line with on the CO comparison. Specific drivers include $178K prices and $959/mo rents.

Are tenants stable in, CO?

, CO draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $959/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Where do rents currently stand in, CO?

Investors in, CO typically see rents near $959/mo per month against $178K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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