Dolores County, Colorado Housing Market
In Dolores County, Colorado, the median home value is $247,600, with a median monthly rent of $986. This places Dolores County at #910 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #44 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: $851
- Establishments: 84
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 850 (avg $58,341)
- Outflow: 724 (avg $56,025)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dolores County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81323 | 272.4 | -8.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dolores County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,600 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $986 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.9 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dolores County is 42.1% below the Colorado state average and 8.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $986/month is 24.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dolores County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | South Dakota | $247,600 | $947 |
| Granville County | North Carolina | $247,700 | $1,008 |
| Huerfano County | Colorado | $247,800 | $838 |
| Bullitt County | Kentucky | $247,200 | $987 |
| Montour County | Pennsylvania | $248,100 | $1,142 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huerfano County | $247,800 | $838 | 75.1% |
| Lincoln County | $246,500 | $868 | 71.7% |
| Logan County | $245,300 | $1,013 | 66.3% |
| Jackson County | $239,600 | $1,701 | 71.1% |
| Kit Carson County | $239,500 | $973 | 72.6% |
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).