salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Most homes (84.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,840 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 90 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ken Caryl?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ken Caryl
| Size | Ken Caryl | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,089 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,196 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,529 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ken Caryl 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 Ken Caryl, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ken Caryl
Life in Ken Caryl
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ken Caryl?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,769 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $600,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ken Caryl, CO?
Renting in Ken Caryl costs a median of about $2,396 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Ken Caryl?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,840 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ken Caryl cheap or expensive?
Ken Caryl is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $127,553. It ranks 90th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ken Caryl?
The median homeowner in Ken Caryl pays $3,123 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Ken Caryl 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 Ken Caryl?
The median home value in Ken Caryl is $600,300, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
33,233 people live in Ken Caryl. Numbers are typical (middle) values.