Cost of Living in Logan County, Colorado
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Logan County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Logan County ranks #2,688 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 15%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Logan County, Colorado
Logan County: Affordability gap widens here
Logan County residents spend 22.4% of household income on rent, exceeding Colorado's 20.2% state average and straining the national affordability baseline. With median income at $55,074—nearly $20,000 below the U.S. median—the county faces a notable affordability pressure.
Among Colorado's tighter markets
Logan's 22.4% rent-to-income ratio ranks among the state's least affordable, driven by modest incomes that don't keep pace with regional housing cost growth. The county shows how rising rents can outpace wage growth in rural Colorado communities.
Northeast plains rent surge
Logan's median rent of $1,027/month runs $173 above Colorado's state average, a significant jump for a county with the state's lowest earning potential. The median home value of $228,100 remains reasonable, but rental market pressures exceed ownership opportunities.
Renting strains, ownership offers relief
Renters pay $1,027 monthly while owners spend only $871—a $156 gap showing that purchasing dramatically improves affordability in Logan County. At 22.4% of the $55,074 median income, rent consumes an outsized household share, making homeownership the financial priority.
Buying makes sense in Logan County
Relocators to Logan County should prioritize homeownership over renting, as the rent-to-income gap is among Colorado's worst. With median income at $55,074, first-time buyers will find the $228,100 median home value far more manageable than renting at market rates.
Cost of Living Advisory: Logan County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Logan County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,027/month in gross rent, with 27.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Logan County pay $1,027/month on average, compared to $871/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 15%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $41,080/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $37,329/year. With a median household income of $55,074, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 27.0% of renter households in Logan County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Colorado, Logan County is more affordable than Crowley County by roughly 5% ($1,027/mo vs $976/mo).
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Rent Burden
22.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,285
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.0%
of gross income
The median home in Logan County may be a stretch
Median home value is $228,100. Estimated monthly cost: $1,821 vs. your max of $1,285.
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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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