Housing in Cortez, CO

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$333,874

Zillow Rent Index

$1,833

Cortez vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Cortez is highlighted.

Median Home Value

63rd%ilemost expensive$226,700show rank

Median Rent

57th%ilemost expensive rent$1,028show rank

Rent Burden

81st%ilehighest rent burden24.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$226,700

Median Rent

$1,028

Total Housing Units

3,980

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Owner Occupied

60.3%

Renter Occupied

39.7%

Median Property Tax

$697

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$787

Housing Types

Single Family

64.5%

Multi-Family

21.9%

Mobile Home

13.5%

The median home value in Cortez, CO is $226,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Cortez is $333,874. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,833/month. About 60.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 3,980 total housing units.