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. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$493,897

+2.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

18/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Neutral
5.6mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Top 23% nationally

Income Migration

💰 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 →

Montrose Market Summary

Montrose, CO shows steady growth at 2.5% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 7.48x 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 4.87% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score36/100
Price-to-Income Ratio7.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,072

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.2%
Base Case+2.4%
Bull Case+3.7%

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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