Housing in Delta County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Delta County averages $1,121/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 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Delta County FMR Area are $932 for a studio, $944 for 1‑bedroom, $1,215 for 2‑bedroom, $1,676 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,038 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $94 increase for a 2-bedroom in Delta County shows a 8% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Delta County was 5.4% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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