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Alamosa East, CO
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Alamosa East, CO
At a Glance
How Alamosa East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamosa East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alamosa East a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alamosa East residents earn a median household income of $44,741 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,997. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.0% 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 East is $219,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,005. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 18.5% 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 East reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,296/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Alamosa East hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamosa East has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.