What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Colorado, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Typical property price
$401K
Long-term rental income
$1,936/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$3,519/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$1,583/mo more
before expenses and regulations
Key Takeaways
- Mountain resort counties (Summit, Eagle, Pitkin) have the highest nightly rates but also the strictest regulations and highest property prices.
- Denver requires a primary residence license for short-term rentals, effectively banning investor-owned STRs in the city.
- Front Range cities offer more affordable entry points with steady long-term rental demand as an alternative to STR.
Interested in a specific area?
See the full short-term vs long-term comparison with adjustable assumptions.
How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Douglas County | $479K | $2,339 | $3,561 | Low | View details → |
Boulder County | $518K | $2,136 | $4,108 | Low | View details → |
Jefferson County | $438K | $2,093 | $3,726 | Low | View details → |
Denver County | $456K | $2,077 | $3,797 | Low | View details → |
Adams County | $376K | $2,051 | $3,477 | Low | View details → |
Arapahoe County | $392K | $1,953 | $3,715 | Low | View details → |
Larimer County | $420K | $1,918 | $3,635 | Low | View details → |
Park County | $411K | $1,835 | $2,858 | Low | View details → |
El Paso County | $339K | $1,830 | $3,264 | Low | View details → |
Weld County | $367K | $1,714 | $3,001 | Low | View details → |
Mesa County | $345K | $1,468 | $2,460 | Low | View details → |
Pueblo County | $216K | $1,314 | $2,455 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
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The dashboard covers 626 counties across Colorado. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
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