Cost of Living in Fremont County, Colorado

$1,036/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$282,100

Median Home Value

17% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,036/mo

17% below state average

Median Home Value

$282,100

0% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

26.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Fremont County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Fremont County$1,036/mo

Colorado Average$1,253/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,036/mo

Median Gross Rent

$282,100

Median Home Value

$873/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

26.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

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.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Fremont County

Your Annual Household Income

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

Your rent-to-income ratio20.4%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fremont County, Colorado?

Fremont County, Colorado has a median monthly rent of $1,036/mo and a median home value of $282,100. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 26.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Fremont County?

The median gross rent in Fremont County is $1,036/mo. This is 17% below state average for Colorado.

Is Fremont County affordable?

Fremont County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 26.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Fremont County's rent compare to the state average?

Fremont County's median rent of $1,036/mo is 17% below state average of $1,253/mo for Colorado.

What is the median home value in Fremont County?

The median home value in Fremont County, Colorado is $282,100. This is 0% above the national median home value of $281,900.