Investor competition by market in Colorado.
Investor demand spikes where price-to-rent ratios work, populations are growing, and inventory turns. This ranks Colorado by a composite investor-demand index, higher = more competition.
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Colorado ranking
50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.
| # | City | Investor demand index | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | 71 / 100 | 71 | View → |
| 2 | Aurora | 69 / 100 | 69 | View → |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | 68 / 100 | 68 | View → |
| 4 | Littleton | 68 / 100 | 68 | View → |
| 5 | Pueblo | 68 / 100 | 68 | View → |
| 6 | Greeley | 66 / 100 | 66 | View → |
| 7 | Fort Collins | 65 / 100 | 65 | View → |
| 8 | Broomfield | 65 / 100 | 65 | View → |
| 9 | Parker | 65 / 100 | 65 | View → |
| 10 | Loveland | 65 / 100 | 65 | View → |
| 11 | Grand Junction | 64 / 100 | 64 | View → |
| 12 | Golden | 64 / 100 | 64 | View → |
| 13 | Westminster | 64 / 100 | 64 | View → |
| 14 | Arvada | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 15 | Longmont | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 16 | Boulder | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 17 | Englewood | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 18 | Brighton | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 19 | Castle Rock | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 20 | Commerce City | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 21 | Montrose | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 22 | Canon City | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 23 | Wheat Ridge | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 24 | Sterling | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 25 | Evans | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 26 | Alamosa | 63 / 100 | 63 | View → |
| 27 | Durango | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 28 | Fountain | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 29 | Erie | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 30 | Fort Morgan | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 31 | Clifton | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 32 | Cortez | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 33 | Delta | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 34 | Trinidad | 62 / 100 | 62 | View → |
| 35 | Louisville | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 36 | Evergreen | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 37 | Peyton | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 38 | Windsor | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 39 | Monument | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 40 | Glenwood Springs | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 41 | Morrison | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 42 | Fruita | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 43 | Rifle | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 44 | Craig | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 45 | La Junta | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 46 | Lamar | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 47 | Florence | 61 / 100 | 61 | View → |
| 48 | Thornton | 60 / 100 | 60 | View → |
| 49 | Steamboat Springs | 60 / 100 | 60 | View → |
| 50 | Carbondale | 60 / 100 | 60 | View → |
Methodology
Demand index = 50% market size (population) + 30% affordability (lower median home value = more buy-box appeal) + 20% income (rent-paying capacity). Higher = hotter / more competition.
FAQ
- What does 'high investor demand' mean for Colorado sellers?
- More cash offers, faster closes, and competitive bidding on under-priced inventory.
- Does this measure cap rates?
- Indirectly. Cap rates correlate with the affordability and income factors but vary at the property level.
- How do I get on the investor list?
- Join the buyer network via the investor hub, verified investors get first-look on new off-market deals.
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