Real Estate Investing in Deer Trail, Colorado (80105)

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Elbert County • Population: 2,023 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 80105 (Deer Trail, CO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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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 $387,488
Avg Monthly Rent $1,737
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $73,594
% Renters 9.5%

Market Analysis: 80105 Deer Trail

The 80105 ZIP covers a section of Deer Trail that demands careful diligence. Prices near $387K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $387K asset, 80105 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

From a cash-flow lens, 80105 offers a low basis, the region around Deer Trail has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Demographically, 80105 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

New investors are better served looking at Deer Trail's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 80105. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Deer Trail:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 56/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.3× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,737/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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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

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$426K$366K$306K$246K$186K$126KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 80105 Compare?

Metric 80105 Deer Trail Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Colorado
Home Value $387,488 $387,488 N/A $535,778
5-Year CAGR 2.2% 2.2% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,737 $1,737 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.5% 3.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.2%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $387,488
Monthly Rent $1,737
Price-to-Rent 18.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.4%
Cap Rate 3.5%
5-Year IRR 5.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.5%). 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
6.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.2%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 80105

Population: 2,023

💰 Median Household Income
$73,594
This area
$73,594
State
$79,719
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
9.5%
This area
9.5%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.7%
This area
0.7%
State
-25.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
18.5%
This area
18.5%
State
5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.5 years
This area
45.5 years
State
-0.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.4%
This area
6.4%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 88.9%
Other/Mixed 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
👶 Under 18
22.1%
This area
22.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.8%
This area
13.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.8%
This area
9.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 80105

B+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
13.5:1 Avg Class Size
$14,271 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Deer Trail Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
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212 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,271 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
149 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,271 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do rents currently stand in Deer Trail, CO?

Rent in Deer Trail, CO is around $1,737/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $387K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How strong is tenant demand in Deer Trail, CO?

The tenant pool in Deer Trail, CO is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,737/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

How expensive is real estate in Deer Trail, CO?

Homes in Deer Trail, CO typically sell near $387K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

What approach is best for Deer Trail, CO real estate?

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

How strict are landlord regulations in Deer Trail, CO?

Deer Trail, CO falls under CO landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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