At a Glance
Median Income
$29,583
$24,513 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
Zillow: $228,082
Median Rent
$631/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
11.6% smoking rate
How Antonito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Antonito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Antonito a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Antonito residents earn a median household income of $29,583 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,513. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 203 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Antonito is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,082. Median rent is $631/month, with 28.4% 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 1949.
Education
13.6% of adults in Antonito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Antonito has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population681
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,584/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$29,583
Per Capita$24,513
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent$631
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$228,082
Housing Units432
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
Elevation7,890 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Antonito was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.