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Cap Rate Analysis: Fort Morgan, CO

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Market data powered by Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) · Updated Feb 2026

Challenging for pure cash flow
Based on $320,000 median price and $1,220/mo median rent
Est. Cap Rate
3.04%
1% Rule
0.38%
Fails
GRM
21.9x
Price / Income
5.0x

Market Data

Median Home Price$320,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,220
Property Tax Rate0.51%
Population50,000
Population Growth1.3% / yr
Median Household Income$64,457
Vacancy Rate4.9%
Annual Appreciation2.5%

Cap Rate Calculator — Fort Morgan

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Property Details
$
$
3–8% typical
%
Monthly Expenses
0.51% rate
$
$
8–10% of rent
$
8–12% of rent
$
Cap Rate
2.61%Low
Net Operating Income ÷ Purchase Price
NOI / Year
$8,367
net operating income
Gross Rent Multiplier
21.9x
High (>15)
1% Rule
0.38%
✗ Fails
Monthly Cash Flow
$697
before debt service
Annual Breakdown
Gross Rental Income$14,640
Less Vacancy−$717
Effective Income$13,923
Less Operating Expenses−$5,556
Net Operating Income$8,367
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Cash-on-Cash Return — Fort Morgan

Factor in financing to see your actual return on invested capital in Fort Morgan.

$
$80,000
%
%
years
$
taxes + ins + maint + mgmt
$
$
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.47%Weak
Annual Cash Flow ÷ Total Cash Invested
Total Cash Invested
$89,600
$80,000 down + $9,600 closing
Monthly Mortgage
$1,565
on $240K loan
Monthly Cash Flow
$-857
after all expenses
Annual Cash Flow
$-10,279
before taxes
Cash Flow Breakdown
Monthly Rent$1,220
Less Expenses−$512
Less Mortgage−$1,565
Monthly Cash Flow$-857

Is Fort Morgan a Good Place to Invest in Rental Property?

Fort Morgan, CO has a population of 50,000 and has been growing at 1.3% annually — above the national average, suggesting steady demand pressure on housing. The median home price of $320,000 paired with median rents of $1,220/mo produces an estimated cap rate of 3.04%.

Property taxes at 0.51% are well below the national average of ~1.1%, providing a meaningful cash flow advantage many investors overlook. The vacancy rate of 4.9% is impressively low, indicating tight rental supply and strong tenant demand — favorable for landlords.

At a price-to-income ratio of 5.0x, homes cost about 5.0 times the local median income of $64,457. This moderate ratio indicates a balanced rent-vs-buy market. Home values have appreciated at roughly 2.5% annually. Steady appreciation means total returns will be primarily cash flow-driven — the more sustainable model for long-term wealth building.

Bottom line: At current median prices, Fort Morgan is challenging for pure cash flow investing. Consider BRRRR strategies with below-market purchases, or look at neighboring metros with stronger price-to-rent ratios.

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