At a Glance
Median Income
$79,545
$43,252 per capita
Home Value
$609,700
Zillow: $735,932
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
389/100K
3,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Durango Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durango's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durango a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Durango residents earn a median household income of $79,545 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,252. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,080 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durango is $609,700 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $735,932. Median rent is $1,562/month, with 32.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Durango reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,171/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.3% of adults in Durango hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durango has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population19,257
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,545
Per Capita$43,252
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$4,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
C
Home Value$609,700
Rent$1,562
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$735,932
Housing Units9,488
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property3,171/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary379/100K
Health
Obesity20.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,527 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Durango was founded in 1881.
The median home in Durango was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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