Special Interest
Housing in Summit County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Summit County averages $1,928/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Summit County FMR Area are $1,826 for a studio, $2,019 for 1‑bedroom, $2,649 for 2‑bedroom, $3,176 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,509 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $721 increase for a 2-bedroom in Summit County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Summit County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
