Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Englewood, CO?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.6% of gross income.

Englewood rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Englewood median rent
$1,836/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Colorado)
$60,165/yr
Rent as % of income
36.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,014, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,504/mo in rent. Englewood's median rent of $1,836 exceeds that threshold by $332/mo, putting a hvac technician salary into the rent-burdened range here. A hvac technician works roughly 63.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Englewood, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Lakewood, CO
$1,835/mo (36.6% of income)
Woodland Park, CO
$1,834/mo (36.6% of income)
Dakota Ridge, CO
$1,833/mo (36.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Englewood, CO?

Median rent in Englewood is $1,836 a month. A typical hvac technician in Colorado earns about $60,165 a year, which makes that rent 36.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Englewood?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Colorado (~$60,165/yr) supports up to $1,504 a month in rent. Englewood's current median rent is $1,836/mo, which is $332/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Englewood?

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a hvac technician in Colorado works roughly 63.5 hours a month to cover Englewood's median rent of $1,836.

Where is rent cheaper than Englewood for a hvac technician?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Lakewood ($1,835/mo), Woodland Park ($1,834/mo), Dakota Ridge ($1,833/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Colorado state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Englewood, CO. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.