Cost of Living in Weld County, Colorado
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Weld County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Weld County ranks #2,658 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 15%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Weld County, Colorado
Weld County balances growth with affordability
Weld County's 18.9% rent-to-income ratio sits modestly below Colorado's 20.2% state average despite rapid urban growth and a strong $93,287 median household income. At $1,469 monthly rent, Weld residents enjoy northern Colorado's boom towns while maintaining solid housing affordability relative to earnings.
Growing county, stable affordability
Weld County's 18.9% rent-to-income ratio outperforms Colorado's 20.2% state average, securing above-average affordability despite being home to booming Greeley and Fort Collins suburbs. The $1,469 median rent reflects urban pressures yet remains $216 below the state average, balancing growth with accessibility.
Premium over plains, discount versus mountains
Weld's $1,469 rent sits $478 above Sedgwick ($728) and $572 above Yuma ($897), reflecting its status as Colorado's fastest-growing county, yet trails every mountain county sampled. Home values at $444,500 roughly match Teller County's $445,000, positioning Weld as Colorado's value-conscious growth play.
Ownership hits harder than renting
Weld renters pay $1,469 monthly (18.9% of income) while homeowners dedicate $1,826 (23.5% of income) to monthly costs, showing the ownership premium. At $93,287 median income, Weld households can handle both paths, though renting remains the budget-conscious choice for recent arrivals.
Colorado's growth sweet spot
Weld County delivers northern Colorado's hottest job markets (Greeley, Fort Collins suburbs) with 18.9% rent-to-income affordability matching or beating most competitors. If you earn $93,287-plus and want urban amenities, Tech Corridor access, and reasonable housing costs, Weld County's rapid growth makes it Colorado's most compelling relocation target.
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Affordability Verdict
Housing in Weld County is affordable. The median rent is $1,469/month against a median household income of $93,287, putting rent at 18.9% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $1,469/month rent versus $1,826/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $357/month cheaper — a 20% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $58,760/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $78,257/year. With a median household income of $93,287, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 33.0% of renter households in Weld County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Colorado, Weld County is more affordable than Archuleta County by roughly 4% ($1,469/mo vs $1,409/mo).
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Rent Burden
18.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$2,177
per month
Owner Cost Burden
23.5%
of gross income
The median home in Weld County may be a stretch
Median home value is $444,500. Estimated monthly cost: $3,549 vs. your max of $2,177.
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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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