Bent County, Colorado Housing Market
In Bent County, Colorado, the median home value is $146,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,162. This places Bent County at #2284 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #62 within Colorado.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,003
- Establishments: 68
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,545 (avg $50,327)
- Outflow: 1,413 (avg $52,154)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Bent County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81052 | 269.5 | +1.06% | 2025 |
| 2 | 81050 | 243.4 | +2.56% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bent County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,900 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,162 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.5 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bent County is 65.6% below the Colorado state average and 35.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,162/month is 10.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.5, buying a home in Bent County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Bent County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | Texas | $146,900 | $835 |
| Dickinson County | Kansas | $146,800 | $901 |
| Burt County | Nebraska | $147,000 | $708 |
| Sterling County | Texas | $147,000 | $952 |
| Mercer County | Illinois | $146,700 | $786 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County | $149,000 | $774 | 71.8% |
| Prowers County | $160,600 | $808 | 67.1% |
| Kiowa County | $161,500 | $800 | 68.7% |
| Otero County | $168,900 | $839 | 68.9% |
| Baca County | $122,900 | $592 | 71.5% |
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).