Special Interest
Housing in Montezuma County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Montezuma County averages $942/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 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Montezuma County FMR Area are $931 for a studio, $990 for 1‑bedroom, $1,289 for 2‑bedroom, $1,714 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,021 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $347 increase for a 2-bedroom in Montezuma County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Montezuma County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
