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Housing in Gilpin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Gilpin County averages $1,658/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Gilpin County FMR Area are $1,769 for a studio, $1,888 for 1‑bedroom, $2,249 for 2‑bedroom, $2,944 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,283 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $591 increase for a 2-bedroom in Gilpin County shows a 36% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Gilpin County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
