Land Watch – Colorado – Land For Sale

Based on recent LandWatch data, Colorado ranks fourth in the nation for the combined acres currently for sale in the state. Recent internal data lists $11 billion of Colorado land parcels and rural property for sale. With thousands of properties and rural land for sale in the state, these land listings comprise a combined 1 million acres of Colorado land for sale. The average price of Colorado rural properties, ranches, hunting land and other rural acreage for sale is $1 million. Colorado’s agriculture industry is a significant part of the state’s economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue annually. The state’s major crops include wheat, corn, and hay, while livestock production includes cattle and sheep. Colorado’s high altitude and arid climate present unique challenges, but the state’s agriculture industry has adapted to these conditions to thrive. Colorado ranks among the country’s ten largest states in terms of size, covering 104,100 square miles (67 million acres). Wildlife to be found on land for sale in Colorado include mule deer, elk, turkey, bear, and grouse. Fishermen can enjoy casting for trout, bass, pike, catfish, and salmon.

Colorado offers exceptional hunting opportunities, with a variety of big game species, including elk, deer, and moose, as well as small game such as pheasant and quail. The state’s landscape, dominated by the Rocky Mountains, provides ample habitat for wildlife. Hunting permits and licenses are required, and the state manages hunting seasons to maintain healthy populations of game species.