Hinsdale County, CO at a glance
Median household income
$75,972$6,331 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Hinsdale County, CO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Hinsdale County, CO? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Hinsdale County, CO, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $867 | $10,404 | $34,680 | 13.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $873 | $10,476 | $34,920 | 13.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,145 | $13,740 | $45,800 | 18.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,461 | $17,532 | $58,440 | 23.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,795 | $21,540 | $71,800 | 28.4% |
Rent in Hinsdale County, CO, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Hinsdale County, CO
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $75,972 a year ($6,331 a month before tax).
What $75,972 leaves after Colorado taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Colorado tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Hinsdale County, CO: common questions
What is the median household income in Hinsdale County, CO?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Hinsdale County, CO is $75,972 per year (approximately $6,331 per month).
What is the average rent in Hinsdale County, CO?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $867 for a studio, $873 for one bedroom, $1,145 for two, $1,461 for three and $1,795 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Hinsdale County, CO expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.1% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Colorado is 103.1, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Hinsdale County, CO?
To keep a $1,145 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,800 a year, or $3,817 a month. That is 60% of what the typical household in Hinsdale County, CO earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Hinsdale County, CO?
On the local median income of $75,972 ($6,331 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,166 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,899 for everything else and $1,266 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,145 takes 36% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Hinsdale County, CO?
Homes in Colorado paid 17.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $154. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.