Rio Blanco County, Colorado Housing Market
In Rio Blanco County, Colorado, the median home value is $274,400, with a median monthly rent of $919. This places Rio Blanco County at #757 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 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: $1,299
- Establishments: 237
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 15
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,514 (avg $79,507)
- Outflow: 2,218 (avg $80,023)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Rio Blanco County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80467 | 318.6 | +5.84% | 2024 |
| 2 | 81648 | 260.8 | +2.23% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rio Blanco County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $274,400 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.9 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rio Blanco County is 35.8% below the Colorado state average and 20.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $919/month is 29.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Rio Blanco County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet County | Wisconsin | $274,200 | $1,073 |
| Jefferson County | Wisconsin | $274,100 | $1,035 |
| Hancock County | Indiana | $274,800 | $1,203 |
| Christian County | Missouri | $274,900 | $1,058 |
| Denali Borough | Alaska | $275,000 | $825 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County | $289,500 | $1,039 | 69.4% |
| Phillips County | $258,200 | $999 | 71.9% |
| Pueblo County | $291,300 | $1,111 | 68.9% |
| Huerfano County | $247,800 | $838 | 75.1% |
| Dolores County | $247,600 | $986 | 81.3% |
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).