Real Estate Investing in Otis, Colorado (80747)

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Logan County • Population: 463 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 80747 (Otis, CO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 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
  • Higher unemployment: 7.3% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

• 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 $237,516
Avg Monthly Rent $1,026
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $67,083
% Renters 14.4%

Market Analysis: 80747 Otis

ZIP 80747 inside Logan County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $238K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 80747 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

ZIP 80747's metrics run below Logan County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

A impressive renter share of 14% in 80747 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 80747 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 Otis:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,026/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)

$256K$219K$183K$146K$109K$73KNov 2007Mar 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 80747 Compare?

Metric 80747 Otis Sterling, CO Colorado
Home Value $237,516 $241,988 N/A $535,778
5-Year CAGR 4.9% 5.2% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,026 $981 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.4% 3.2% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.9%
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 $237,516
Monthly Rent $1,026
Price-to-Rent 19.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.2%
Cap Rate 3.4%
5-Year IRR 8.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.4%). 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
6.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 80747

Population: 463

💰 Median Household Income
$67,083
This area
$67,083
State
$79,719
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.4%
This area
14.4%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
7.3%
This area
7.3%
State
-25.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
24.0%
This area
24.0%
State
5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.8 years
This area
37.8 years
State
-0.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.7%
This area
6.7%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.6%
Other/Mixed 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
👶 Under 18
22.0%
This area
22.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.0%
This area
12.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.7%
This area
1.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 80747

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
12.1:1 Avg Class Size
$23,899 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Peetz Junior-Senior High School

📚 06 – 12 High School
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87 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$23,899 Per Student
A Very Good

Peetz Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
113 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$23,899 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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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

How landlord-friendly is Otis, CO?

Landlord-friendliness in Otis, CO is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is Otis, CO better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

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

Is it easy to find good tenants in Otis, CO?

Tenant demand in Otis, CO is solid. The local workforce $1,026/mo rents across most rental classes.

Does Otis, CO make sense for an investment property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Otis, CO ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $238K and rents of $1,026/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How do home values compare in Otis, CO?

In Otis, CO the median home value sits at $238K. Against the broader CO market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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