Archuleta County, Colorado Housing Market
In Archuleta County, Colorado, the median home value is $478,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,432. This places Archuleta County at #155 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $903
- Establishments: 664
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 124
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,594 (avg $94,735)
- Outflow: 5,651 (avg $91,938)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Archuleta County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81147 | 295.7 | -4.63% | 2025 |
| 2 | 81122 | 314.2 | +7.58% | 2025 |
| 3 | 81137 | 284.0 | +0.03% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $478,100 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,432 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.8 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Archuleta County is 11.8% above the Colorado state average and 110.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,432/month is 10.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.8, Archuleta County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Archuleta County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.1%, compared to 71.9% in Colorado and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravalli County | Montana | $476,600 | $1,054 |
| Teller County | Colorado | $479,900 | $1,880 |
| Boise County | Idaho | $476,100 | $850 |
| Thurston County | Washington | $480,300 | $1,736 |
| Collin County | Texas | $475,600 | $1,859 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teller County | $479,900 | $1,880 | 81.0% |
| Adams County | $484,200 | $1,781 | 68.6% |
| Weld County | $471,700 | $1,539 | 76.0% |
| Lake County | $466,100 | $1,397 | 75.6% |
| El Paso County | $461,000 | $1,696 | 66.2% |
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).