Grand County, Colorado Housing Market
In Grand County, Colorado, the median home value is $601,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,493. This places Grand County at #84 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $990
- Establishments: 945
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 221
- Multi-family: 90
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,235 (avg $122,397)
- Outflow: 6,177 (avg $122,740)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Grand County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80442 | 337.3 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 80459 | 383.5 | +10.90% | 2025 |
| 3 | 80446 | 267.1 | -9.41% | 2025 |
| 4 | 80498 | 310.2 | -8.57% | 2025 |
| 5 | 80447 | 325.3 | -1.10% | 2025 |
| 6 | 80478 | 240.5 | +24.52% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Grand County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $601,500 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,493 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.4% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 33.6 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Grand County is 40.7% above the Colorado state average and 164.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,493/month is 14.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 33.6, Grand 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.
Grand County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | Maryland | $597,900 | $2,099 |
| Monmouth County | New Jersey | $606,100 | $1,827 |
| Rockland County | New York | $596,900 | $1,901 |
| Clear Creek County | Colorado | $608,500 | $1,467 |
| Newport County | Rhode Island | $609,700 | $1,713 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County | $608,500 | $1,467 | 81.6% |
| La Plata County | $591,500 | $1,504 | 70.9% |
| Denver County | $616,000 | $1,831 | 48.8% |
| Gunnison County | $621,800 | $1,252 | 66.8% |
| Gilpin County | $573,900 | $1,658 | 87.5% |
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).