Real Estate Investing in Iliff, Colorado (80736)

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Logan County • Population: 561 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 80736 (Iliff, CO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • 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 $305,968
Avg Monthly Rent $1,035
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $73,523
% Renters 16.5%

Market Analysis: 80736 Iliff

This part of Logan County is not an easy win. The 80736 ZIP comes in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Rent of $1,035/mo on a $306K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 80736 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Regionally, 80736 sits on the difficult end of the CO spectrum. The worth a close look for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The 80736 ZIP's population of 561 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that clocks in at the need for careful underwriting.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. notable returns are possible in 80736, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Iliff:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 61/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,035/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Sterling, CO Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
5.0%
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 Sterling, CO metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$322K$275K$229K$182K$135K$88KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 80736 Compare?

Metric 80736 Iliff Sterling, CO Colorado
Home Value $305,968 $305,968 N/A $535,778
5-Year CAGR 3.9% 3.9% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,035 $1,035 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.6% 2.6% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.6%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.9%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sterling, CO metro

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

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $305,968
Monthly Rent $1,035
Price-to-Rent 24.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.1%
Cap Rate 2.6%
5-Year IRR 6.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.6%). 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
7.3%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 80736

Population: 561

💰 Median Household Income
$73,523
This area
$73,523
State
$79,719
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.5%
This area
16.5%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
6.1%
This area
6.1%
State
-25.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.7%
This area
21.7%
State
5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.2 years
This area
42.2 years
State
-0.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.3%
This area
7.3%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 89.5%
Hispanic/Latino 9.8%
Other/Mixed 9.7%
Black/African American 0.7%
👶 Under 18
21.2%
This area
21.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.1%
This area
14.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
15.6%
This area
15.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 80736

B Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.3:1 Avg Class Size
$11,477 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Caliche Junior-Senior High School

📚 07 – 12 High School
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106 Students
👨‍🏫
9.1:1 Class Size
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$11,477 Per Student
B Good

Caliche Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
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127 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
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$11,477 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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

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  • 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

Should investors consider Iliff, CO?

Iliff, CO reports an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $306K and average rents around $1,035/mo. That combination puts it in the healthy tier for investor interest.

What strategy should investors use in Iliff, CO?

Most investors in Iliff, CO run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How much does a house cost in Iliff, CO?

Median home price in Iliff, CO is near $306K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is rental property easy to operate in Iliff, CO?

CO law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Iliff inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Is vacancy a concern in Iliff, CO?

Iliff, CO vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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