Special Interest
Housing in Lake County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lake County averages $1,397/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lake County FMR Area are $1,385 for a studio, $1,394 for 1‑bedroom, $1,829 for 2‑bedroom, $2,334 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,867 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $432 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lake County shows a 31% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lake County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
