Gilpin County, Colorado Housing Market
In Gilpin County, Colorado, the median home value is $573,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,658. This places Gilpin County at #93 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 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: $1,305
- Establishments: 209
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 22
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,613 (avg $102,648)
- Outflow: 2,330 (avg $104,266)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Gilpin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80422 | 254.3 | -1.26% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Gilpin County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $573,900 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,658 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 87.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.8 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Gilpin County is 34.2% above the Colorado state average and 152.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,658/month is 27.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.8, Gilpin 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.
Gilpin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 87.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fauquier County | Virginia | $573,700 | $1,613 |
| Suffolk County | New York | $578,400 | $2,255 |
| Larimer County | Colorado | $569,100 | $1,716 |
| Morris County | New Jersey | $582,500 | $1,904 |
| Whatcom County | Washington | $585,800 | $1,555 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larimer County | $569,100 | $1,716 | 64.0% |
| Arapahoe County | $561,200 | $1,891 | 64.7% |
| La Plata County | $591,500 | $1,504 | 70.9% |
| Grand County | $601,500 | $1,493 | 73.4% |
| Clear Creek County | $608,500 | $1,467 | 81.6% |
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).