Special Interest
Housing in Eagle County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Eagle County averages $2,019/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 39% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Eagle County FMR Area are $1,746 for a studio, $1,930 for 1‑bedroom, $2,533 for 2‑bedroom, $3,037 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,927 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $514 increase for a 2-bedroom in Eagle County shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Eagle County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
