Craig Housing and Real Estate Outlook

Affordable in-town and country living provides a number of housing options. Established residential areas in Craig support a hometown atmosphere and acreage is available within a short drive from the city. The average residental loan averaged $169,920 in 2007. Townhomes, apartments and mobile home parks provide additional housing possibilities. Residents of the two senior citizen complexes have access to a variety of support services including transportation and meals.

Current rental listings:

2010 listing: 3bdrm/2bath, 1,232 sq-ft

$123,500

2010 listing: 4bdrm/2bath, 1,580sq-ft

$150,000

Vacant land: 5 acres, perfect for a cabin or retreat

$32,500

County owner-occupied houses and condos: 3,590
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,393

Average household size:

Moffat County:	2.6 people
Colorado:	3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,765 ($41,528 in 1999)

This county:	$48765
Colorado:	$55430

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $499 (lower quartile is $410, upper quartile is $576)

This county:	$499
State:	$753

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $142,421 (it was $96,300 in 2000)

Moffat County:	$142,421
Colorado:	$237,800

Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $109,865 - $207,829

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $206,321

Here:	$206,321
State:	$322,490

Townhouses or other attached units: $130,942

Here:	$130,942
State:	$250,501

In 2-unit structures: $161,835

Here:	$161,835
State:	$264,083

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $69,722

Here:	$69,722
State:	$210,473

Mobile homes: $58,767

Here:	$58,767
State:	$53,488

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,311
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $272

Single-family new house construction building permits:

2007: 66 buildings, average cost: $194,700
2008: 41 buildings, average cost: $163,400
2009: 21 buildings, average cost: $117,200