Special Interest
Housing in Hinsdale County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hinsdale County averages $1,171/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 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hinsdale County FMR Area are $890 for a studio, $896 for 1‑bedroom, $1,176 for 2‑bedroom, $1,501 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,844 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — rent prices remain consistent between the two periods
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hinsdale County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
