The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pitkin County | 42 |
| 2. | San Miguel County | 43 |
| 3. | Summit County | 46 |
| 4. | Eagle County | 46 |
| 5. | Ouray County | 48 |
| 6. | Routt County | 49 |
| 7. | Mineral County | 50 |
| 8. | Gunnison County | 50 |
| 9. | Boulder County | 50 |
| 10. | Chaffee County | 50 |
| 11. | Grand County | 55 |
| 12. | Huerfano County | 56 |
| 13. | Hinsdale County | 58 |
| 14. | Larimer County | 58 |
| 15. | San Juan County | 59 |
| 16. | Clear Creek County | 59 |
| 17. | Denver County | 59 |
| 18. | Archuleta County | 60 |
| 19. | La Plata County | 60 |
| 20. | Teller County | 61 |