Divide, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Divide, CO is an unincorporated Teller County gateway community where STR activity is unregulated as of 2025, with no dedicated permit required.
Quick Answer: Divide, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Colorado Area market area is 65%. average monthly revenue in the Colorado Area market area is $4,125. average daily rate in the Colorado Area market area is $244. the top operator in the Colorado Area market area is Evolve with 552 listings. market score is 67/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Colorado Area regional market, which includes Divide. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Divide.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Divide, Colorado is a small unincorporated community of approximately 141 residents at 9,165 feet elevation on the north slope of Pikes Peak in Teller County, roughly 25 miles west of Colorado Springs. It functions primarily as a gateway and basecamp for outdoor recreation visitors rather than an independent lodging destination. Visitor demand is driven by proximity to Mueller State Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, the Pikes Peak corridor, and the Cripple Creek casino district.
Note on STR data: The STR metrics associated with this area in the data source reflect a broader regional market grouping rather than Divide-specific listings. The community is small and rural; STR activity here represents individual properties catering to drive-in leisure travelers from the Colorado Springs and Front Range region rather than a dense urban or resort STR market.
The regional dataset associated with this area shows 2025 annual average occupancy of 53.9% at $217 ADR and $3,240 average monthly revenue. Seasonal data shows a summer-weighted pattern: July peaks at 72.4% average occupancy and $216 ADR, consistent with outdoor recreation demand. The market scored 66.69 overall, with rental demand at 73.27 and investability at 70.66. These figures should be interpreted as directional context for the broader Teller County / Pikes Peak region rather than Divide-specific performance data. Investors should independently source listing-level comparable data for the immediate Divide area before making acquisition decisions.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 42% |
| Feb | 50% |
| Mar | 54% |
| Apr | 41% |
| May | 57% |
| Jun | 67% |
| Jul | 72% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 59% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 51% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Divide are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Colorado Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Colorado Area market as a whole, which includes Divide, so these counts are not Divide-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 552 | 35,001 | ★ 4.77 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 218 | 11,513 | ★ 4.60 |
| 3 | Vacation Rental Collective | 164 | 8,344 | ★ 4.82 |
| 4 | Pinon Vacation | 111 | 8,032 | ★ 4.82 |
| 5 | VIP Vacation Services | 94 | 3,083 | ★ 4.83 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Divide?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 41.5% |
| vrbo | 8.2% |
| both | 50.2% |
Home Value Trends (Divide)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Divide is an unincorporated community governed by Teller County. As of mid-2025, unincorporated Teller County had no dedicated STR permit, no license cap, no rental night cap, no owner-occupancy requirement, and no primary-residence requirement. Short-term rentals operate under standard county zoning (residential and rural land-use designations). Enforcement is rated minimal.
However, this environment is actively under review. The Teller County Board of County Commissioners conducted community outreach meetings in July and August 2025, plus a public survey open through September 30, 2025, to evaluate whether to adopt STR-specific regulations. No ordinance had been adopted for unincorporated areas as of the profile date (June 2026). Investors should monitor Teller County’s Short-Term Rental Information page and confirm current status directly with Teller County Planning (719-687-3048) before operating.
On taxes, lodging rentals in unincorporated Teller County are subject to Colorado state sales tax (2.9%) plus Teller County sales tax (1.0%), for a combined rate of approximately 3.9%. No separate countywide lodging or marketing district tax applies to unincorporated Divide. Hosts must register with the Colorado Department of Revenue and remit applicable taxes. Because incorporated towns in Teller County (Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Green Mountain Falls) each have their own tax and zoning rules, confirm that a given property is genuinely in unincorporated Teller County before relying on these figures.
Market Comparison
Divide, as an unincorporated rural gateway community, does not have the same market depth as purpose-built resort destinations in Colorado. The regional metric data associated with this area, which reflects a broader geographic market, shows 2025 occupancy of 53.9% and ADR of $217, both near U.S. STR national medians of approximately 55% occupancy and $220 ADR.
The regional operator data shows Evolve leading with 552 listings (4.77 rating), Vacasa with 218 (4.60 rating), Vacation Rental Collective with 164 (4.82 rating), Pinon Vacation with 111 (4.82 rating), and VIP Vacation Services with 94 (4.83 rating). These figures reflect the broader regional market grouping and should not be interpreted as indicating that these operators have 552+ listings specifically in or near Divide.
Divide’s comparative advantage relative to Colorado’s regulated mountain markets is the absence of licensing constraints and the lower property cost basis expected in rural Teller County. Its comparative disadvantage is a thinner and less-studied individual listing market with no published comparable sales or STR revenue data specific to the immediate community. Operators who excel in drive-to leisure markets serving regional outdoor recreation demand may find the area fits their model, but market-specific due diligence is required.
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