Housing in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County averages $945/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rio Grande County FMR Area are $880 for a studio, $1,024 for 1‑bedroom, $1,148 for 2‑bedroom, $1,376 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,800 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $203 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rio Grande County shows a 21% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rio Grande County was 5.3% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near South Fork

City
County
State
Miles
Rio Grande
CO
0.0
Saguache
CO
11.5
Rio Grande
CO
13.2
Rio Grande
CO
15.4
Alamosa
CO
16.0
Alamosa
CO
18.0
Conejos
CO
18.6
Alamosa
CO
18.8
Conejos
CO
20.9
Rio Grande
CO
26.7
Conejos
CO
27.7
Conejos
CO
29.0
Conejos
CO
29.9
Conejos
CO
33.2
Conejos
CO
34.2
Costilla
CO
35.5
Saguache
CO
36.1
Saguache
CO
36.3
Saguache
CO
36.5
Costilla
CO
41.5
Costilla
CO
41.6
Costilla
CO
46.9
Costilla
CO
48.6
Saguache
CO
49.9
Saguache
CO
59.3

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