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Durango, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
19,257 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$79,545 Median Income $43,252 per capita
$609,700 Home Value $735,932 Zillow
$1,562 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 3,171 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,545 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$609,700 home value, $1,562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Durango (9)

Aztec Ruins National Monument
National Monument
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deep...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Stor...
Weather: Summer High temperatures range between 80°F and 99°F degrees with a few days over 100°F. Afternoon thunderstorms usually cool things down in late July and August. Fall Usually pleasant, with mild days...
Lone Mesa State Park
State Park
6,001 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Mancos State Park
State Park
569 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mesa Verde National Park
National Park
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 27 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dar...
Entrance: $30
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Food, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, Bird...
Weather: SPRING: This season offers a range of weather including clear skies, wind, rain, cloudy days and temperatures from 40–70°F (4–21° C). Snow may fall into May. SUMMER: Most days are sunny and temperatur...
Navajo Lake State Park
State Park
14,826 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Navajo State Park
State Park
8 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ridgway State Park
State Park
3,180 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Yucca House National Monument
National Monument
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain. Since Yucca House was protected as a national monument in 1919, it has remained largely untouched, offering intrepid visitors a sense of discov...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Weather: Spring and Fall are mild with daytime temperatures ranging from 50 F to 80 F. Winter temperatures are below 50 F with occasional snowstorms. Summers are hot and dry, with highs in the 90s.