Cost of Living in Evans, CO

Population 22,265 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Evans sits on the smaller end of the Colorado city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.8% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 5 miles south of Greeley, Evans falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Greeley's $370,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 107
Rent 114

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Evans

The median home value in Evans is $326,300 — 7% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,497/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,926/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Evans has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$326,300
7% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$392,859
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
14% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,685/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 69.7%
Renter-occupied 30.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,497
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,111/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.8%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
8.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$72,926
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,749
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
61% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.9%
Graduate degree 8.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.5
Male median age 28.8
Female median age 30.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
40%
Good air days/yr
162
Max AQI recorded
102
PM2.5 days
263
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Evans, CO?

Evans has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Evans, CO?

The median gross rent in Evans is $1,497 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Evans?

The median home value in Evans is $326,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Evans?

The median household income in Evans is $72,926 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Evans, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Evans is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Evans, CO affordable?

Evans is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

Evans at a Glance

Population
22,265
Median Income
$72,926
Home Value
$326,300
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Unemployment
7.8%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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