salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes. Most homes (87.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,120 a year. That is $31 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 25 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orchard Mesa?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orchard Mesa
| Size | Orchard Mesa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $846 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,781 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orchard Mesa 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 Orchard Mesa, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orchard Mesa
Life in Orchard Mesa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orchard Mesa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $680 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $332,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orchard Mesa, CO?
Renting in Orchard Mesa costs a median of about $1,628 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Orchard Mesa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,120 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orchard Mesa cheap or expensive?
Orchard Mesa is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $86,667. It ranks 25th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orchard Mesa?
The median homeowner in Orchard Mesa pays $1,417 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Orchard Mesa 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 Orchard Mesa?
The median home value in Orchard Mesa is $332,600, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,945 people live in Orchard Mesa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.