Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Lone Tree, CO?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.3% of gross income.

Lone Tree rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Lone Tree median rent
$2,011/mo
Plumber salary (Colorado)
$70,455/yr
Rent as % of income
34.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,871, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,761/mo in rent. Lone Tree's median rent of $2,011 exceeds that threshold by $250/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 59.4 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a plumber salary

Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Lone Tree, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Fountain, CO
$2,009/mo (34.2% of income)
Lafayette, CO
$2,009/mo (34.2% of income)
Durango, CO
$2,009/mo (34.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Lone Tree, CO?

Median rent in Lone Tree is $2,011 a month. A typical plumber in Colorado earns about $70,455 a year, which makes that rent 34.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Lone Tree?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Colorado (~$70,455/yr) supports up to $1,761 a month in rent. Lone Tree's current median rent is $2,011/mo, which is $250/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Lone Tree?

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a plumber in Colorado works roughly 59.4 hours a month to cover Lone Tree's median rent of $2,011.

Where is rent cheaper than Lone Tree for a plumber?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Fountain ($2,009/mo), Lafayette ($2,009/mo), Durango ($2,009/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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