Ouray County, Colorado Housing Market
In Ouray County, Colorado, the median home value is $739,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,786. This places Ouray County at #40 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 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: $977
- Establishments: 368
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 76
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,544 (avg $163,823)
- Outflow: 2,259 (avg $162,842)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Ouray County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81432 | 345.9 | -5.20% | 2025 |
| 2 | 81427 | 222.7 | +30.99% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ouray County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $739,800 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,786 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 34.5 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ouray County is 73.0% above the Colorado state average and 224.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,786/month is 37.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 34.5, Ouray 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.
Ouray County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | District of Columbia | $737,100 | $1,954 |
| Loudoun County | Virginia | $743,800 | $2,386 |
| Blaine County | Idaho | $735,300 | $1,338 |
| Alexandria city | Virginia | $735,100 | $2,089 |
| Fairfax County | Virginia | $732,800 | $2,276 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder County | $756,300 | $1,966 | 62.0% |
| San Miguel County | $720,700 | $1,149 | 63.0% |
| Douglas County | $713,600 | $2,193 | 77.4% |
| Elbert County | $709,800 | $1,311 | 95.0% |
| Chaffee County | $665,700 | $1,611 | 74.1% |
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).