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Pagosa Springs, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Archuleta County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,718 Population 340/sq mi density
$36,712 Median Income $24,141 per capita
$353,800 Home Value $552,490 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
245 Violent Crime/100K 2,153 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,712 median income, 2.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$353,800 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pagosa Springs, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,712
51% below
$24,141 per capita
Home Value
$353,800
26% above
Zillow: $552,490
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
8% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
36% below
2,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Pagosa Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
126%
Rent
92%
Poverty
201%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pagosa Springs a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pagosa Springs residents earn a median household income of $36,712 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,141. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 695 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pagosa Springs is $353,800 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $552,490. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 24.9% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Pagosa Springs reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,153/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.3% of adults in Pagosa Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pagosa Springs has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,718
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,712
Per Capita$24,141
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$773M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

F
Home Value$353,800
Rent$1,068
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$552,490
Housing Units868
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent245/100K
Property2,153/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary342/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,261/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,334 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pagosa Springs was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.