Special Interest
Housing in Baca County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Baca County averages $592/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Baca County FMR Area are $746 for a studio, $771 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,353 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,525 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $381 increase for a 2-bedroom in Baca County shows a 64% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Baca County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
