Saguache, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Saguache County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
554 Population 1,421/sq mi density
$54,609 Median Income $27,881 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $272,123 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,609 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $782/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Saguache, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,609
27% below
$27,881 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $272,123
Median Rent
$782/mo
33% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Saguache Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
40%
Rent
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saguache a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saguache residents earn a median household income of $54,609 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,881. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saguache is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,123. Median rent is $782/month, with 25.7% 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 1955.

Education

18.3% of adults in Saguache hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saguache has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population554
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,421/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,609
Per Capita$27,881
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$220M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$782
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$272,123
Housing Units350
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,580/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
Elevation7,702 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Saguache was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.