Greeley, CO

This community of 113,039 residents needs 2,560 more housing units over the next five years.

Comparison to other Colorado municipalities

Greeley: $78,012 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$45K >$190K
Greeley: 1.1 jobs to household ratio
<0.08 >2.41
Greeley: Permits since 2020 represent 10.0% of housing
<0.1% >27.9%

How affordable is this community?

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How are households changing by income?

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Greeley, CO needs 2,560 new units over the next 6 years.

2,242
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
5.6%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 40,383 in 2026 to 42,625 in 2031
318
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
179
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 0.7 per 1,000 units
139
Overcrowding adjustment
Overcrowding rate is 3.7%, above National avg. of 3.4%
2,560
Total 6-year housing production need (2026-2031)
427
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 6-year need
6.1%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 6 years
1.0%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year