c.1900 Affordable Colorado Home For Sale $98K
OHU50K Notes $98,000
c.1900 Affordable Colorado Home For Sale. This home could make a good starter home. Close to dining restaurants and parks.

Realtor Comments
Come home to this welcoming 2 bedroom home featuring an enclosed wrap around porch: classic, quaint and spacious! Affordable, roomy 2 bedroom home, perfectly situated on Main Street in Rocky Ford, just 1 hour from Pueblo. A few blocks from downtown Rocky Ford, restaurants, golf course, parks, and schools. Perfect to make your home sweet home, or priced for an ideal investment! New furnace! Don’t miss this one!
- 2 bed
- 1 bath
- 1,170 sqft
- 9,540 sqft lot
- Build date 1900

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
817 S Main St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067 $98,000
- Contact Realtor: Janet Corbin
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Pros
Very affordable cost of living
Rocky Ford is one of the more affordable places in Colorado.
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Cost of living is about 24% lower than the Colorado average.
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Housing prices are typically far cheaper than in larger Colorado cities.
This attracts:
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retirees
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remote workers
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people priced out of expensive parts of Colorado.
Quiet small-town lifestyle
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Population is only about 3,800 residents, giving it a small-town atmosphere.
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Residents often enjoy:
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low traffic
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slower pace of life
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close-knit community.
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Agricultural heritage and local food
Rocky Ford is famous for its cantaloupes and melons, which are sold across the U.S.
The surrounding farmland provides:
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agriculture jobs
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farmers markets and local produce
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rural scenery.
Lower violent crime than some areas
Recent data showed 5 violent crimes in 2024, which is relatively low for a town of its size.
However, property crime rates are higher (see cons below).
Access to outdoor space
The Arkansas Valley region offers:
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wide open plains and farmland
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fishing and hunting opportunities
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easy drives to outdoor areas in southern Colorado.
Cons
Weak local economy
Rocky Ford struggles economically compared with most of Colorado.
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Median household income about $29k–$35k, far below the state average (~$80k).
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Many jobs are low-wage or seasonal agricultural work.
This makes it harder to build wealth or find high-paying careers.
High poverty rate
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Around 22% of residents live below the poverty line, which is significantly above the U.S. average.
Economic hardship has been a persistent challenge for the town.
Crime concerns in some areas
Crime statistics vary depending on the source, but several reports show:
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the city ranks in the bottom safety percentiles nationally.
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property crime rates higher than average.
Safety varies by neighborhood.
Limited amenities and services
Because it’s a small town, Rocky Ford has:
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few restaurants
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limited shopping
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minimal entertainment.
Residents often travel to nearby cities such as:
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Pueblo (~1 hour)
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Colorado Springs (~2 hours)
for larger amenities.
Population decline and aging infrastructure
Rocky Ford has faced:
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population decline in recent years.
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reduced investment and fewer businesses.
Some areas have older buildings and infrastructure.




















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