Here's what it costs to live in Grand Junction, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month, while the typical home is valued around $389,800. Households earn a median of $70,080 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$70,080
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,142
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$389,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$881
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$986
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,249
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,737
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
68,142
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,010
Per month
Avg Home Value
$333,400
Census ACS
January Avg
28°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
320
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.6%
What is the cost of living index for Grand Junction?
The cost of living index for Grand Junction is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Grand Junction?
The median gross rent in Grand Junction is $1,142 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Grand Junction?
The median household income in Grand Junction is $70,080 per year.
What is the median home value in Grand Junction?
The median home value in Grand Junction is $389,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Grand Junction?
Air quality data for Grand Junction is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Grand Junction?
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
