Cost of Living in Sedgwick County, Colorado
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Sedgwick County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Sedgwick County ranks #495 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 16%)
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About Cost of Living in Sedgwick County, Colorado
Sedgwick: Colorado's housing bargain
Sedgwick County offers the state's most affordable housing with a 16.5% rent-to-income ratio—the lowest among Colorado counties and well below the national norm. At just $728 monthly, median rent is 42% cheaper than Colorado's $1,253 average, making this northeast plains county a rare economic refuge.
Colorado's most affordable county
Sedgwick County's 16.5% rent-to-income ratio significantly undercuts Colorado's 20.2% state average, securing its position as the state's most housing-friendly county. The $728 median rent and $52,833 median income create a powerful affordability equation unavailable elsewhere in Colorado.
Plains prices dwarf mountain costs
Sedgwick's $728 rent is less than two-thirds what Washington County residents pay ($991) and a quarter of Summit County's $1,851, illustrating the vast plains-to-mountains price divide. Home values mirror this gap: Sedgwick's $142,700 median home value is the lowest in this eight-county set.
Housing takes the smallest bite here
Sedgwick renters spend just $728 monthly on a $52,833 household income, consuming only 16.5% of earnings for shelter—the tightest housing budget ratio in the region. Homeowners pay similarly at $792 monthly, making both paths accessible to households earning the county's modest median.
Stretch your budget farthest here
If affordability is your primary concern, Sedgwick County delivers the most housing for your dollar—$728 rent or a $142,700 home purchase on a $52,833 median income. Rural northeast Colorado life isn't for everyone, but for renters and buyers on tight budgets, no Colorado county offers better arithmetic.
Cost of Living Advisory: Sedgwick County
Affordability Verdict
Sedgwick County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $728/month — about 16.5% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Sedgwick County pay $728/month on average, compared to $792/month for homeowners. This market favors renters by about 8%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $29,120/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $33,943/year. With a median household income of $52,833, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 35.0% of renter households in Sedgwick County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Colorado, Sedgwick County is less affordable than Rio Grande County by roughly 7% ($728/mo vs $782/mo).
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Rent Burden
16.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,233
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.0%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Sedgwick County
Median home value is $142,700. Estimated monthly cost: $1,139 vs. your max of $1,233.
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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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