Housing by town in Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County, Colorado has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,637 (±$107) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,201 in 2015–2019 (+36.3%; Up after inflation).
Carbondale has the highest median gross rent ($2,167) and Parachute the lowest ($1,073).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,637 (±$107)
- Households that rent
- 30.4%
- Median household income
- $91,131
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Garfield County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlement Mesa | $1,106 | 29.8% | $76,152 | $312,700 | $1,175 |
| Carbondale | $2,167 | 36.3% | $108,324 | $900,600 | $3,917 |
| Glenwood Springs | $1,867 | 45.3% | $91,481 | $619,000 | $2,535 |
| New Castle | $1,393 | 26.9% | $80,084 | $454,300 | $1,776 |
| Parachute | $1,073 | 49.3% | $58,778 | $271,400 | $770 |
| Rifle | $1,308 | 33.6% | $80,000 | $413,500 | $1,448 |
| Silt | $1,859 | 26.2% | $93,690 | $446,900 | $1,781 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,000 | $39,950 | $63,950 |
| 2 people | $27,400 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 3 people | $30,850 | $51,350 | $82,200 |
| 4 people | $34,250 | $57,050 | $91,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,650 | $98,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,200 | $105,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,750 | $113,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,350 | $120,550 |
How the places in Garfield County rank across Colorado
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Crime reported to police in Garfield County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 265 | 843 | 1,346 | 62,609 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 177 | 296 | 841 | 1,407 | 59,777 | 6 of 7 |
| 2025 | 157 | 262 | 758 | 1,266 | 59,853 | 6 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Garfield County recorded 157 violent and 758 property crimes, 262 and 1,266 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
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 Garfield County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield County Sheriff's Office | 25,666 | 67 | 155 |
| Rifle Police Department | 10,719 | 27 | 145 |
| Glenwood Springs Police Department | 10,389 | 38 | 365 |
| Carbondale Police Department | 6,834 | 7 | 44 |
| New Castle Police Department | 4,890 | 12 | 32 |
| Silt Police Department | 3,772 | — | — |
| Parachute Police Department | 1,355 | 6 | 17 |
ZIP codes in Garfield County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81601 | 16,844 | $1,877 | $798,900 | $109,129 | 35.6% |
| 81637 | 10,744 | $2,140 | $616,200 | $109,209 | 28.2% |
| 81635 | 7,486 | $1,108 | $311,200 | $73,278 | 32.4% |
| 81647 | 6,882 | $1,520 | $456,200 | $78,352 | 25.0% |
| 81652 | 6,271 | $1,873 | $530,000 | $101,038 | 17.2% |
| 81630 | 1,058 | $996 | $269,400 | $64,875 | 19.5% |
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Questions about Garfield County
What is the crime rate in Garfield County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Garfield County recorded 262 violent and 1,266 property crimes per 100,000 residents (157 violent and 758 property crimes in all).
Which place in Garfield County has the highest rent?
Carbondale has the highest median gross rent, $2,167 (±$364) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Garfield County has the lowest rent?
Parachute has the lowest median gross rent, $1,073 (±$156) a month.
What is the median rent in Garfield County, Colorado?
The median gross rent in Garfield County is $1,637 (±$107) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield County, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield County, Colorado
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Garfield 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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