Housing in Saguache County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Saguache County averages $828/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 40% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Saguache County FMR Area are $803 for a studio, $856 for 1‑bedroom, $1,047 for 2‑bedroom, $1,391 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,641 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $219 increase for a 2-bedroom in Saguache County shows a 26% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Saguache County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Crestone

City
County
State
Miles
Rio Grande
CO
0.0
Saguache
CO
11.5
Rio Grande
CO
13.2
Rio Grande
CO
15.4
Alamosa
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16.0
Alamosa
CO
18.0
Conejos
CO
18.6
Alamosa
CO
18.8
Conejos
CO
20.9
Rio Grande
CO
26.7
Conejos
CO
27.7
Conejos
CO
29.0
Conejos
CO
29.9
Conejos
CO
33.2
Conejos
CO
34.2
Costilla
CO
35.5
Saguache
CO
36.1
Saguache
CO
36.3
Saguache
CO
36.5
Costilla
CO
41.5
Costilla
CO
41.6
Costilla
CO
46.9
Costilla
CO
48.6
Saguache
CO
49.9
Saguache
CO
59.3

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