County FMR · HUD FY2026
Hinsdale County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hinsdale County, CO - 9% below the US average.
- $873
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,145
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.0%
- YoY change
- -9%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Hinsdale is the 24th cheapest of 64 counties in Colorado by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,164 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,164
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #24
- cheapest of 64 in Colorado (2BR)
- -25%
- vs the state average
- $34,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.8%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (33.4%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Hinsdale County, CO. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hinsdale County, Colorado is $873 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,145/mo and a studio is $867/mo. This is 9% lower than the national average of $959 and 25% below the Colorado average of $1,161.
Rent increased1.0% from FY 2025 ($864), roughly tracking inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $34,920/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 16.7% of the 96 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 911.
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Area HINSDALE·COUNTY·CO·CO
Hinsdale County, CO: $873/mo 1BR · #1164 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA CO
- 1BR-FMR $873
- 2BR-FMR $1,145
- RANK-MID #1,164
- YOY-FLAT +1.0%
- VSUS-BELOW -9%
- VS-ST-LOW -25% CO
- INC-ROOM 16%
- POP-SMALL 911
- PHOTO-NEAR El Paso County
- VOUCH-90-110 $786–$960
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: El Paso ($591 1BR gap)
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Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $857 | $867 | +$10 (+1.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $864 | $873 | +$9 (+1.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,100 | $1,145 | +$45 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,405 | $1,461 | +$56 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,759 | $1,795 | +$36 (+2.0%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Hinsdale County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Hinsdale sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,145 Top 37% higher than 63% of 3,145 counties
Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Hinsdale compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Colorado counties
- Denver
Denver County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Arapahoe
Arapahoe County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Adams
Adams County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Douglas
Douglas County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- El Paso
El Paso County
$1,464 1BR FMR / mo
- Hinsdale
Hinsdale County
$873 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Hinsdale is highlighted. Nearby Colorado counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Denver County ($1,754), Arapahoe County ($1,754), Jefferson County ($1,754), Adams County ($1,754), Douglas County ($1,754), El Paso County ($1,464), Hinsdale County (this county) ($873).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $873/mo compares to Colorado salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | CO Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,540 | 7.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,340 | 8% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $96,520 | 10.9% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $96,100 | 10.9% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $90,030 | 11.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $73,380 | 14.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $62,090 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,550 | 17% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,260 | 17.4% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,070 | 21.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,020 | 22.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,270 | 28.1% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,960 | 28.3% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,440 | 29.6% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $31,390 | 33.4% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Hinsdale County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Hinsdale (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 29.1% overall, from $676 to $873. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.8% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.0% | $867 | $873 | $1,145 |
| FY 2025 ↓6.9% | $857 | $864 | $1,100 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.7% | $893 | $928 | $1,137 |
| FY 2023 ↑5.4% | $800 | $862 | $974 |
| FY 2022 ↑12.8% | $791 | $818 | $932 |
| FY 2021 ↑7.2% | $603 | $725 | $826 |
| FY 2020 | $552 | $676 | $769 |
Where Hinsdale County Ranks in Colorado
Hinsdale County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #24 of 64 counties in Colorado. Nearest by rank: Yuma County ($1,061), Kit Carson County ($1,093), Rio Grande County ($1,094), Logan County ($1,101), Custer County ($1,112), Delta County ($1,114), Washington County ($1,114), Dolores County ($1,115), Hinsdale County (this county) ($1,145), Kiowa County ($1,146), Las Animas County ($1,155), Morgan County ($1,160), Moffat County ($1,164), Montrose County ($1,168), Montezuma County ($1,180), San Juan County ($1,227), Fremont County ($1,244).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Hinsdale County, both outside Colorado so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside CO (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside CO).
Nearby Counties in Colorado
Largest counties by population in Colorado
Showing the 8 largest of 63 other counties in Colorado.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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