salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.6 minutes each way. Most homes (81.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,880 a year. That is $38 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 47 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Firestone?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Firestone
| Size | Firestone | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,752 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,045 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,498 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Firestone 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 Firestone, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Firestone
Life in Firestone
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Firestone?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,914 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $560,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Firestone, CO?
Renting in Firestone costs a median of about $1,972 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Firestone?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,880 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Firestone cheap or expensive?
Firestone is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $129,582. It ranks 47th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Firestone?
The median homeowner in Firestone pays $3,274 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Firestone 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 Firestone?
The median home value in Firestone is $560,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
18,049 people live in Firestone. Numbers are typical (middle) values.