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Is Lochbuie, CO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,57547% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,624about $8,719/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$423,00027% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way. Most homes (92.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,000 a year. That is $50 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 99 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lochbuie
$2,575
Evergreen
$2,077
Derby
$1,791
Redlands
$1,578
Milliken
$2,229
Applewood
$2,401
Fort Lupton
$1,326

How much do households earn in Lochbuie?

Under $25k
2.3%
$25k–50k
10.0%
$50k–100k
52.2%
$100k–150k
29.8%
$150k+
1.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Lochbuie overall?

Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
127
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lochbuie, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lochbuie

🏛️ Property tax$1,882a year · 0.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lochbuie

Commute to work34.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lochbuie?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $360 a month less.

Renting
$2,575
Owning
$2,935

Owning assumes a typical $423,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lochbuie, CO?

Renting in Lochbuie costs a median of about $2,575 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

How much do I need to make to live in Lochbuie?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,000 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lochbuie cheap or expensive?

Lochbuie is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $104,624. It ranks 99th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lochbuie?

The median homeowner in Lochbuie pays $1,882 a year in property taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value.

Is Lochbuie 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 Lochbuie?

The median home value in Lochbuie is $423,000, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,609 people live in Lochbuie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.