Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for Pueblo, CO
Pueblo sits in the West with a population of 112,000 growing at 0.5% annually. The median home costs $255,000 while rents average $1,220/mo, producing an estimated cap rate of 4.08%. This is a moderate market that rewards careful deal sourcing.
Pueblo works best for experienced investors with a clear strategy — Section 8, student housing, or deep value-add rehabs. The 4.08% cap rate at median prices is tight, so success depends on buying below market, forcing appreciation through renovation, or accessing above-market rent streams through niche tenant bases.
Target properties priced 15-25% below the $255,000 median — around $204,000 or less. At this price point with $1,220/mo rents, your cap rate improves to roughly 5.4%. Factor in 0.53% property taxes ($1,352/yr), budget 5% of gross rent for maintenance, and underwrite to a 5.8% vacancy rate. On a 20% down conventional loan at 7%, monthly PITI will run approximately $1,569.
Every deal should be evaluated individually using our calculator tools. Median data provides a starting point; actual returns depend on the specific property, financing, and your management approach.
Run the numbers on a specific Pueblo property using our cap rate calculator (pre-filled with Pueblo data). Compare Pueblo against similar markets in the West region. If you're considering a value-add approach, try our BRRRR calculator to model a rehab scenario.