Markets/Colorado/Montrose

Montrose, CO Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Montrose, Colorado. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$479,999

+1.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
6.2mo supply ยท Score -1/7

Migration: Top 23% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.56x

In-migrants avg $76,653 AGI vs out-migrants $49,231

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Opportunity Zone Market

9 ZIP codes in Montrose are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Montrose Market Summary

Montrose, CO is in a stabilization phase with 1.9% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 7.26x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+169 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.99% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score39/100
Price-to-Income Ratio7.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,072

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Montrose, CO's primary climate exposure is wildfire (25/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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