salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way. Most homes (80.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,880 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 101 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wellington?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wellington
| Size | Wellington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,946 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,643 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,867 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wellington 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 Wellington, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wellington
Life in Wellington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wellington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $599 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $464,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wellington, CO?
Renting in Wellington costs a median of about $2,622 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Wellington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,880 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wellington cheap or expensive?
Wellington is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $115,418. It ranks 101st cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wellington?
The median homeowner in Wellington pays $2,565 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Wellington 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 Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $464,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
11,798 people live in Wellington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.