Kit Carson, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Cheyenne County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
210
Population
356/sq mi density
$57,273
Median Income
$44,574 per capita
$153,100
Home Value
$181,524 Zillow
$621
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,273 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $621/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$153,100
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
154
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$153,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$181,524
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.0%
Owner-Occupied
27.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$833/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,093/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,311/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,714/mo
Census median rent:
$621/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $153,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $181,524 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $621 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $833 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,093 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,311 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,714 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 154 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |