Is Delta County, CO good for real estate investing?

Delta County has an investment score of 50/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #784 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Delta?

The median home price in Delta County is $401,072. This ranks #804 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Delta?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Delta County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Delta County

ColoradoPopulation: 31,173

/100

Hold

#784 of 1,000 counties

#22 in Colorado (62 counties)

Market Snapshot

$401,072

Median Home Price

47% above national median

$24,002/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

50/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

67/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

29/100

Price-to-income ratio of 7.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

31,173

Median Income

$56,349

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

7.1x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
MesaCO	51	$421,486	$1,682	4.79%	Hold	View
CurrentDeltaCO	50	$401,072	Est. pending	—	Hold
MontroseCO	50	$444,341	$1,838	4.96%	Hold	View
MorganCO	50	$323,129	$1,326	4.93%	Hold	View
CrowleyCO	50	$155,042	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
MontezumaCO	50	$398,226	$1,594	4.80%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldDelta is a neutral market.

Delta County in Colorado scores 50/100, ranking #784 of 1,000 US counties (top 78%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

50/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

67/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

29/100

Price-to-income ratio of 7.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

MesaCO

$421,486

$1,682

4.79%

Hold

View

CurrentDeltaCO

$401,072

Est. pending

—

Hold

MontroseCO

$444,341

$1,838

4.96%

Hold

View

MorganCO

$323,129

$1,326

4.93%

Hold

View

CrowleyCO

$155,042

Est. pending

—

Hold

View

MontezumaCO

$398,226

$1,594

4.80%

Hold

View