Housing by town in Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County, Colorado has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,182 (±$43) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $963 in 2015–2019 (+22.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Fruitvale has the highest median gross rent ($1,686) and De Beque the lowest ($1,094).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,182 (±$43)
- Households that rent
- 27.5%
- Median household income
- $73,658
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Mesa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | $1,107 | 26.6% | $52,100 | $250,500 | $975 |
| Collbran | — | 14.3% | $50,833 | $246,600 | $667 |
| De Beque | $1,094 | 22.5% | $63,558 | $241,700 | $462 |
| Fruita | $1,472 | 20.1% | $87,184 | $398,200 | $1,699 |
| Fruitvale | $1,686 | 7.4% | $77,887 | $333,100 | $1,303 |
| Grand Junction | $1,142 | 36.5% | $70,080 | $389,800 | $1,463 |
| Loma | — | 19.9% | $141,023 | $786,800 | $1,814 |
| Orchard Mesa | $1,535 | 12.3% | $80,359 | $332,600 | $1,417 |
| Palisade | $1,203 | 33.4% | $80,587 | $404,600 | $1,493 |
| Redlands | $1,488 | 8.6% | $92,391 | $487,500 | $1,869 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,300 | $72,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,300 | $80,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,400 | $99,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,400 | $106,300 |
How the places in Mesa County rank across Colorado
- Colorado places ranked by median rent
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Crime reported to police in Mesa County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 512 | 321 | 3,379 | 2,120 | 159,373 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 559 | 346 | 3,332 | 2,060 | 161,750 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 525 | 323 | 2,687 | 1,654 | 162,413 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mesa County recorded 525 violent and 2,687 property crimes, 323 and 1,654 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 Mesa County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa County Sheriff's Office | 73,959 | 137 | 820 |
| Grand Junction Police Department | 71,807 | 385 | 1,719 |
| Fruita Police Department | 14,037 | 2 | 126 |
| Palisade Police Department | 2,610 | 1 | 22 |
| De Beque Police Department | 475 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Mesa County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81504 | 32,376 | $1,443 | $316,500 | $70,958 | 21.2% |
| 81501 | 24,011 | $1,035 | $314,700 | $53,666 | 53.2% |
| 81521 | 16,613 | $1,398 | $422,900 | $88,458 | 17.8% |
| 81503 | 16,558 | $985 | $352,100 | $75,053 | 22.9% |
| 81507 | 15,947 | $1,647 | $515,500 | $107,528 | 8.5% |
| 81505 | 13,279 | $1,468 | $467,800 | $90,830 | 28.8% |
| 81520 | 12,892 | $1,026 | $249,600 | $50,283 | 32.7% |
| 81506 | 11,412 | $1,178 | $448,300 | $78,651 | 34.2% |
| 81526 | 5,559 | $1,317 | $501,800 | $87,500 | 23.6% |
| 81524 | 2,760 | — | $665,600 | $99,947 | 14.7% |
| 81624 | 1,492 | $1,500 | $472,600 | $91,739 | 16.2% |
| 81527 | 1,462 | $1,289 | $425,600 | $76,815 | 17.5% |
| 81643 | 1,133 | — | $605,300 | $106,813 | 7.4% |
| 81525 | 1,127 | $1,763 | $429,500 | $113,796 | 39.6% |
| 81523 | 983 | — | $761,200 | $106,518 | 13.0% |
| 81646 | 115 | — | — | $67,321 | 25.5% |
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Questions about Mesa County
What is the crime rate in Mesa County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mesa County recorded 323 violent and 1,654 property crimes per 100,000 residents (525 violent and 2,687 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mesa County has the highest rent?
Fruitvale has the highest median gross rent, $1,686 (±$360) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mesa County has the lowest rent?
De Beque has the lowest median gross rent, $1,094 (±$390) a month.
What is the median rent in Mesa County, Colorado?
The median gross rent in Mesa County is $1,182 (±$43) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesa County, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesa County, Colorado
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Grand Junction, CO MSA
- 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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