Yuma County, Colorado Housing Market
In Yuma County, Colorado, the median home value is $211,700, with a median monthly rent of $942. This places Yuma County at #1285 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 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: $954
- Establishments: 389
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,761 (avg $70,640)
- Outflow: 3,506 (avg $71,399)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Yuma County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80758 | 257.4 | +0.51% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Yuma County | Colorado Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,700 | $427,512 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | $1,302 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.7 | 26.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Yuma County is 50.5% below the Colorado state average and 7.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $942/month is 27.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Yuma County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Yuma County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Parish | Louisiana | $211,800 | $903 |
| McCone County | Montana | $211,600 | $556 |
| Alexander County | North Carolina | $211,800 | $764 |
| Sherman County | Oregon | $211,800 | $1,032 |
| Madison County | Tennessee | $211,800 | $1,123 |
Other Counties in Colorado
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache County | $212,600 | $828 | 76.9% |
| Washington County | $226,200 | $947 | 73.6% |
| Conejos County | $193,400 | $748 | 76.5% |
| Cheyenne County | $187,500 | $926 | 72.6% |
| Las Animas County | $237,600 | $891 | 68.6% |
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).