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La Jara, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
La Jara, CO
At a Glance
How La Jara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Jara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Jara a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Jara residents earn a median household income of $39,630 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,603. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% 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 La Jara is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,104. Median rent is $692/month, with 37.9% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
La Jara 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
17.2% of adults in La Jara hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Jara has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.