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Housing in Lincoln County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lincoln County averages $868/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Colorado median of $1,761 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lincoln County FMR Area are $790 for a studio, $796 for 1‑bedroom, $1,044 for 2‑bedroom, $1,452 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,637 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $176 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lincoln County was 4.6% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
