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Craig, CO Area Guide

Escape to the Great American West

Rural Welcoming Scenic Mountain Views Historic Laidback Affordable Outdoorsy

Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City in northwestern Colorado, Craig exudes a slow-paced charm amid scenic mountains, rivers, and open spaces. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound near Craig, with plentiful options for four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, hunting, rafting, boating, water skiing, and swimming at Yampa River State Park, Elkhead Reservoir, and Routt National Forest. Known as the “Elk Hunting Capital of the World,” Craig attracts big-game hunters from all over world.

Energy production and agriculture have been a large part of Craig’s history and economy. Craig honors history at the Museum of Northwest Colorado, one of the nation’s best collections of cowboy and gunfighter memorabilia. Craig’s historic downtown area is teeming with shops, restaurants, and parks, where the community often gathers. Annual events such as Grande Olde West Days, Whittle the Wood Rendezvous, and the Moffat County Fair celebrate the area’s past while bringing the community together as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Craig, CO is $794 for a studio, $759 for one bedroom, $939 for two bedrooms, and $945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Craig has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$759/month
624 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Craig, CO is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sunset Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Ridgeview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sandrock Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

East Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Maybell School

Public

Grades K-5

Craig Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Moffat County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Elkhead State Park

Airports

  • Yampa Valley

Top Apartments in Craig

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.