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Manassa, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
926 Population 996/sq mi density
$56,484 Median Income $29,151 per capita
$144,100 Home Value $186,428 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 3,296 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,484 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,100 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Manassa, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,484
25% below
$29,151 per capita
Home Value
$144,100
49% below
Zillow: $186,428
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
3,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Manassa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manassa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
51%
Rent
60%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manassa 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

Manassa residents earn a median household income of $56,484 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,151. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Manassa is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,428. Median rent is $693/month, with 32.6% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Manassa 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

22.1% of adults in Manassa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manassa 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.

Data Overview

People

Population926
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,484
Per Capita$29,151
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$693
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$186,428
Housing Units410
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property3,296/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,905/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,690 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Manassa was founded in 1851.
The median home in Manassa was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.