Market comparison
Estes Park, CO vs Fort Collins, CO
On modelled numbers, Estes Park carries the higher annual revenue and Estes Park the stronger occupancy. Same county alternatives
Modelled estimate
| Estes Park, CO | Fort Collins, CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Modelled annual revenue | $59,700 | $39,800 |
| Nightly rate | $282 | $188 |
| Occupancy | 58% | 58% |
| Nights booked a year | 212 | 212 |
| Peak season | Jun–Jul–Aug | Apr–Sep–Oct |
| Season concentration | 48% in top 4 months | 39% in top 4 months |
| Modelled purchase price | $420,000 | $280,000 |
| Modelled cash-on-cash | 15% | 15% |
| Break-even occupancy | 36% | 36% |
| Mid-term monthly rent | $3,800 | $2,550 |
| Short vs mid-term | Close | Close |
| Rule status | Status unpublished | Status unpublished |
| Market type | park | college |
Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers. Rule status is only stated where we hold an official source; otherwise it is marked as needing verification on each market's regulation page.
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