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HRDC assessment: housing, wages and childcare top needs in Park County
Summary
HRDC staff told county officials that housing affordability remains the top need in Park County while the share of residents naming better-paying jobs as a community priority rose sharply; the assessment also flagged childcare shortages and rural health-care access barriers. Presenters provided local metrics—median home price about $603,000 and two‑bedroom rent just under $1,600—and discussed partnerships and project pipelines.
HRDC representatives presented the results of a community needs assessment to Park County officials on Feb. 12, saying housing affordability remains the county’s top concern while demand for better-paying jobs surged compared with the prior cycle.
The assessment, produced in partnership with JG Research and summarized for Park County, combined household-level and community-perception questions. Krista DeCamida, the HRDC presenter, said respondents ranked "affordable and quality rental opportunities" first among household needs and "affordable home purchase" second; "jobs that pay more or have better benefits" placed third in the most recent survey.
DeCamida cited local housing metrics to explain the urgency: median single-family sales price for the period Jan. 1–Oct. 30, 2025 was "around $603,000," and median two‑bedroom rent was "just under $1,600." She said a…
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