La Veta, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
751 Population 548/sq mi density
$50,975 Median Income $29,702 per capita
$365,300 Home Value $375,972 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,975 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$365,300
30% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
604
Median year built: 1972

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$365,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$375,972
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

79.6%
Owner-Occupied
20.4%
Renter-Occupied
80%
20%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
41.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
79.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$365,300
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$375,972

Rent

FMR Studio$1,083
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,161
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,429
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,861
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,178

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Homeownership Rate79.6%
Total Housing Units604
Median Year Built1972
Rent Burden41.8%