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Housing in Archuleta County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Archuleta County averages $1,432/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 Archuleta County FMR Area are $1,221 for a studio, $1,228 for 1‑bedroom, $1,439 for 2‑bedroom, $2,001 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,414 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 Archuleta County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
