Real Estate Investing in Arvada, Colorado (80007)

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Jefferson County • Population: 18,290 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 80007 (Arvada, CO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

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

📈 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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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $848,802
Avg Monthly Rent $3,413
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $165,648
% Renters 5.6%

Market Analysis: 80007 Arvada

ZIP 80007 in Arvada, CO carries a sturdy set of headwinds. Home values near $849K and rents of $3,413/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $849K asset, 80007 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

ZIP 80007's metrics run below Jefferson County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

From a cash-flow lens, 18,290 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 80007 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Arvada:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.1× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,413/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
53 days
Average time to sell
Average
12.8%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro data
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Property Strategy for 80007

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
4.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$211,247/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $548,021 $3,040 4.0% +4.7% $274,011
3BR $757,972 $3,980 3.8% +5.2% $252,657
4BR $890,334 $4,440 3.6% +5.7% $222,584
5BR $1,056,234 +6.5% $211,247

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$950K$838K$725K$613K$500K$387KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,615$3,499$3,382$3,265$3,149$3,032Jan 2026May 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 80007 Compare?

Metric 80007 Arvada Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Colorado
Home Value $848,802 $661,062 N/A $535,778
5-Year CAGR 2.0% 1.9% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $3,413 $2,418 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.1% 2.8% - -
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Aim High Property Management handles the full rental cycle for residential properties, including finding qualified tenants, protecting home condition, collecting rent, and reporting to owners. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.0%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $848,802
Monthly Rent $3,413
Price-to-Rent 20.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.8%
Cap Rate 3.1%
5-Year IRR 5.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.6% ▼
3-Year CAGR -0.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
1.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 80007

Population: 18,290

💰 Median Household Income
$165,648
This area
$165,648
State
$79,719
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
5.6%
This area
5.6%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.6%
This area
1.6%
State
-25.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
64.6%
This area
64.6%
State
5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.5 years
This area
39.5 years
State
-0.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
1.4%
This area
1.4%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 85.2%
Other/Mixed 10.3%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Asian 4.4%
Black/African American 0.1%
👶 Under 18
26.6%
This area
26.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.4%
This area
12.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.4%
This area
1.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 80007

B Avg School Grade
2 Schools
17.9:1 Avg Class Size
$16,228 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

West Woods Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
523 Students
👨‍🏫
17.8:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
B Good

Three Creeks K-8

📚 K – 08 School
👥
1,051 Students
👨‍🏫
18.0:1 Class Size
💰
$16,228 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 13,935 Off-Campus Students
D
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
321 students · 5.4 mi
C+
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
115 students · 6.7 mi
B
Colorado School of Mines
7,599 students · 8.1 mi
D
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
8,571 students · 8.5 mi
C+
Front Range Community College
21,096 students · 8.9 mi
C
Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture
36 students · 8.9 mi
C+
Colorado School of Trades
108 students · 10.0 mi
C+
Red Rocks Community College
7,382 students · 10.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 13,935 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors consider Arvada, CO?

Our data puts Arvada, CO at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $849K and rents around $3,413/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is the tenant base reliable in Arvada, CO?

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

Where do rents currently stand in Arvada, CO?

Rents in Arvada, CO run near $3,413/mo. Compared with median home prices of $849K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What type of investing works in Arvada, CO?

For Arvada, CO, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is vacancy a concern in Arvada, CO?

Arvada, CO sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader CO rental market.

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