Costilla County, Colorado Housing Market
In Costilla County, Colorado, the median home value is $184,700, with a median monthly rent of $927. This places Costilla County at #1578 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #57 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: $879
- Establishments: 97
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 114
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,328 (avg $46,428)
- Outflow: 1,234 (avg $46,116)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Costilla County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81055 | 234.4 | -6.36% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Costilla County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,700 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $927 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.6 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Costilla County is 56.8% below the Colorado state average and 18.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $927/month is 28.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Costilla County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Costilla County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates County | New York | $184,700 | $834 |
| Jones County | Iowa | $184,800 | $784 |
| Daniels County | Montana | $184,800 | $581 |
| Madison County | New York | $184,600 | $928 |
| Polk County | Texas | $184,800 | $987 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne County | $187,500 | $926 | 72.6% |
| Conejos County | $193,400 | $748 | 76.5% |
| Otero County | $168,900 | $839 | 68.9% |
| Kiowa County | $161,500 | $800 | 68.7% |
| Prowers County | $160,600 | $808 | 67.1% |
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).