Mesa County, Colorado Housing Market
In Mesa County, Colorado, the median home value is $378,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,182. This places Mesa County at #343 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #34 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: $1,114
- Establishments: 5,559
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 693
- Multi-family: 117
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 66,616 (avg $77,931)
- Outflow: 62,035 (avg $78,194)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Mesa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81527 | 291.9 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 81524 | 328.1 | -5.02% | 2025 |
| 3 | 81521 | 353.7 | +5.08% | 2025 |
| 4 | 81526 | 389.4 | +0.53% | 2025 |
| 5 | 81506 | 289.5 | +3.71% | 2025 |
| 6 | 81520 | 319.5 | +9.27% | 2025 |
| 7 | 81507 | 303.9 | +0.07% | 2025 |
| 8 | 81504 | 307.1 | +5.29% | 2025 |
| 9 | 81505 | 296.9 | -0.13% | 2025 |
| 10 | 81501 | 352.3 | +4.97% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Mesa County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $378,600 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,182 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.7 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Mesa County is 11.4% below the Colorado state average and 66.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,182/month is 9.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.7, Mesa 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.
Mesa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.5%, compared to 71.9% in Colorado and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currituck County | North Carolina | $378,800 | $1,162 |
| Chesapeake city | Virginia | $378,400 | $1,586 |
| Iron County | Utah | $379,000 | $1,065 |
| Franklin County | Washington | $379,300 | $1,198 |
| Mercer County | New Jersey | $377,700 | $1,623 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose County | $388,400 | $1,188 | 75.4% |
| Custer County | $392,100 | $1,069 | 85.3% |
| Delta County | $343,200 | $1,121 | 77.9% |
| Morgan County | $338,600 | $1,025 | 67.3% |
| Montezuma County | $331,400 | $942 | 76.2% |
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).