Special Interest
Housing in Ouray County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ouray County averages $1,786/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ouray County FMR Area are $1,329 for a studio, $1,414 for 1‑bedroom, $1,733 for 2‑bedroom, $2,410 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,717 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $53 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Ouray County shows a 3% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Ouray County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
