Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Craig
Craig, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$765
Population
9,783
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Escape to the Great American West
Rural
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Welcoming
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Historic
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Laidback
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Affordable
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Outdoorsy
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,662
Average: $73,197
Education
1,698
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Craig has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Craig, CO is $797 for a studio, $765 for one bedroom, $944 for two bedrooms, and $947 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Craig has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$765/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Craig, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Public
Grades K-5
16 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
560 Students
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Points of Interest
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.