Cost of Living in Fremont County, Colorado
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Fremont County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Fremont County ranks #2,067 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 34%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Fremont County, Colorado
Fremont County's affordable frontier living
Fremont County residents spend 20.4% of income on rent—nearly matching Colorado's state average of 20.2% and well below many national benchmarks. With a modest median household income of $61,027 (below the national average of $74,755), the county offers rare affordability for lower-income households.
Most affordable for working families
Fremont County's 20.4% rent-to-income ratio sits just above Colorado's state average, but its median rent of $1,036 is the lowest among all peer counties. The region serves working Coloradans priced out of metro areas.
Cheapest rents in entire study
Fremont County's $1,036 median rent is 41% below Denver ($1,770) and 49% below Eagle County ($2,032), making it the most affordable renting market analyzed. For households earning under $65,000, Fremont offers unmatched accessibility.
Lowest-income county, still manageable
Renters pay $1,036 monthly (20.4% of $61,027 income) while homeowners spend $873 (17.2%) on a $282,100 median home value. Fremont County proves that affordable housing exists for working Coloradans outside booming metros.
Essential market for budget relocators
If you're relocating to Colorado with household income under $70,000, Fremont County is your most accessible option—the only county where both renting and owning remain genuinely affordable. Trades proximity to Denver for unmatched housing accessibility.
Cost of Living Advisory: Fremont County
Affordability Verdict
Fremont County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,036/month — about 20.4% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Fremont County is $1,036/month, while owner costs run $873/month. Owning saves approximately $163/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $41,440/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $37,414/year. With a median household income of $61,027, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 26.0% of renter households in Fremont County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Colorado, Fremont County is less affordable than Morgan County by roughly 5% ($1,036/mo vs $1,092/mo).
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Rent Burden
20.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,424
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.2%
of gross income
The median home in Fremont County may be a stretch
Median home value is $282,100. Estimated monthly cost: $2,252 vs. your max of $1,424.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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