Alamosa, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
Alamosa, CO
At a Glance
How Alamosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alamosa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alamosa residents earn a median household income of $46,969 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,077. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamosa is $200,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,581. Median rent is $881/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Alamosa reports 979 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 158% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,815/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Alamosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamosa has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.