The Greeley metro is home to 340,711 people (up 15.4% over five years), with a median household income of $93,287. Typical rent of $1,685/month works out to 21.7% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Greeley's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 20.1% |
| Professional & management | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 21.7% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Greeley market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,685/month suggests a household income around $67,000/year. The metro's median household income is $93,287.
By workforce share: Education & health care (20.1%), Professional & management (11.5%), Manufacturing (10.9%) (Census ACS 5-year).