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Is The Pinery, CO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,08576% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$209,710about $17,476/month · 141% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$791,100138% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. Most homes (95.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $123,400 a year. That is $59 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 110 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

The Pinery
$3,085
Wellington
$2,622
Monument
$2,121
Fort Morgan
$824
Berthoud
$1,903
Berkley
$1,999
Edwards
$1,956

How much do households earn in The Pinery?

Under $25k
1.4%
$25k–50k
3.8%
$50k–100k
19.0%
$100k–150k
26.8%
$150k+
47.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 74.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is The Pinery 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 The Pinery, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in The Pinery

🏛️ Property tax$4,047a year · 0.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in The Pinery

Commute to work31 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree60.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in The Pinery?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,404 a month less.

Renting
$3,085
Owning
$5,489

Owning assumes a typical $791,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $79,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in The Pinery, CO?

Renting in The Pinery costs a median of about $3,085 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

How much do I need to make to live in The Pinery?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $123,400 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.

Is The Pinery cheap or expensive?

The Pinery is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.7% of the typical household income of $209,710. It ranks 110th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in The Pinery?

The median homeowner in The Pinery pays $4,047 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.

Is The Pinery 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 The Pinery?

The median home value in The Pinery is $791,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

11,871 people live in The Pinery. Numbers are typical (middle) values.