Delta County, Colorado Housing Market
In Delta County, Colorado, the median home value is $343,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,121. This places Delta County at #450 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 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: $888
- Establishments: 979
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 56
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,081 (avg $65,030)
- Outflow: 11,867 (avg $63,236)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Delta County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81415 | 242.7 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 81419 | 271.0 | -3.52% | 2025 |
| 3 | 81428 | 302.4 | -4.01% | 2025 |
| 4 | 81416 | 280.7 | -0.56% | 2025 |
| 5 | 81413 | 258.9 | +2.91% | 2025 |
| 6 | 81418 | 295.9 | -8.37% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Delta County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $343,200 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,121 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.5 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Delta County is 19.7% below the Colorado state average and 50.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,121/month is 13.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.5, Delta 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.
Delta County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan County | Georgia | $343,200 | $1,618 |
| Greene County | Virginia | $343,300 | $1,309 |
| Cecil County | Maryland | $343,400 | $1,377 |
| Winchester city | Virginia | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Oakland County | Michigan | $343,600 | $1,376 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | $338,600 | $1,025 | 67.3% |
| Montezuma County | $331,400 | $942 | 76.2% |
| Fremont County | $324,000 | $1,070 | 75.6% |
| Mesa County | $378,600 | $1,182 | 72.5% |
| Montrose County | $388,400 | $1,188 | 75.4% |
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).