salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way. Most homes (85.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,480 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 43 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dacono?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dacono
| Size | Dacono | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,207 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,285 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dacono overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dacono, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dacono
Life in Dacono
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dacono?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,413 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $482,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dacono, CO?
Renting in Dacono costs a median of about $1,937 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Dacono?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,480 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dacono cheap or expensive?
Dacono is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $112,767. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dacono?
The median homeowner in Dacono pays $3,041 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Dacono more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dacono?
The median home value in Dacono is $482,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,530 people live in Dacono. Numbers are typical (middle) values.