At a Glance
Median Income
$50,057
$26,798 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $163,727
Median Rent
$478/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
2,725/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Center a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Center residents earn a median household income of $50,057 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,798. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,727. Median rent is $478/month, with 13.2% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Center reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,725/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,312
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,688/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,057
Per Capita$26,798
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$478
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$163,727
Housing Units1,100
Rent Burden13.2%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property2,725/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary908/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,644 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Center was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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