Special Interest
Housing in Bent County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Bent County averages $1,162/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Bent County FMR Area are $841 for a studio, $847 for 1‑bedroom, $1,111 for 2‑bedroom, $1,545 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,742 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $51 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Bent County shows a 4% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Bent County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
