Housing by town in Chaffee County, Colorado
Chaffee County, Colorado has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,611 (±$249) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $931 in 2015–2019 (+73.0%; Up after inflation).
Buena Vista has the highest median gross rent ($2,020) and Salida the lowest ($1,292).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,611 (±$249)
- Households that rent
- 25.9%
- Median household income
- $84,132
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Chaffee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | $2,020 | 54.1% | $78,323 | $572,700 | $1,716 |
| Poncha Springs | $1,783 | 7.0% | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,733 |
| Salida | $1,292 | 36.6% | $70,045 | $648,500 | $1,678 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,350 | $38,900 | $62,250 |
| 2 people | $26,700 | $44,450 | $71,150 |
| 3 people | $30,050 | $50,000 | $80,050 |
| 4 people | $33,350 | $55,550 | $88,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,000 | $96,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,450 | $103,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,900 | $110,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,350 | $117,350 |
How the places in Chaffee County rank across Colorado
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Crime reported to police in Chaffee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 78 | 137 | 664 | 20,639 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 18 | 85 | 113 | 534 | 21,179 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 24 | 113 | 74 | 350 | 21,154 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chaffee County recorded 24 violent and 74 property crimes, 113 and 350 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Chaffee County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffee County Sheriff's Office | 11,874 | 20 | 24 |
| Salida Police Department | 6,083 | 3 | 33 |
| Buena Vista Police Department | 3,197 | 1 | 17 |
ZIP codes in Chaffee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81201 | 9,294 | $1,459 | $674,000 | $80,248 | 30.5% |
| 81211 | 8,302 | $1,849 | $677,400 | $88,083 | 27.0% |
| 81236 | 1,748 | — | $745,400 | $98,170 | 1.4% |
| 81242 | 807 | $1,765 | $482,500 | $95,865 | 11.6% |
| 81227 | 93 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Chaffee County
What is the crime rate in Chaffee County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chaffee County recorded 113 violent and 350 property crimes per 100,000 residents (24 violent and 74 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chaffee County has the highest rent?
Buena Vista has the highest median gross rent, $2,020 (±$410) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chaffee County has the lowest rent?
Salida has the lowest median gross rent, $1,292 (±$301) a month.
What is the median rent in Chaffee County, Colorado?
The median gross rent in Chaffee County is $1,611 (±$249) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaffee County, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaffee County, Colorado
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chaffee County, CO
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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