Alamosa County, Colorado Housing Market
In Alamosa County, Colorado, the median home value is $239,100, with a median monthly rent of $907. This places Alamosa County at #996 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #50 within Colorado.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $930
- Establishments: 580
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 42
- Multi-family: 14
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,389 (avg $60,854)
- Outflow: 5,815 (avg $62,515)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Alamosa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81101 | 290.1 | +11.52% | 2025 |
| 2 | 81144 | 294.8 | +3.30% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Alamosa County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,100 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 55.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.0 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Alamosa County is 44.1% below the Colorado state average and 5.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $907/month is 30.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Alamosa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 55.9%, compared to 71.9% in Colorado and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer County | Michigan | $239,000 | $988 |
| Houston County | Minnesota | $239,000 | $879 |
| Garfield County | Washington | $239,200 | $791 |
| Tippecanoe County | Indiana | $239,300 | $1,124 |
| Pine County | Minnesota | $239,300 | $877 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson County | $239,500 | $973 | 72.6% |
| Rio Grande County | $239,500 | $945 | 67.1% |
| Jackson County | $239,600 | $1,701 | 71.1% |
| Las Animas County | $237,600 | $891 | 68.6% |
| Logan County | $245,300 | $1,013 | 66.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).