San Luis, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
582 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$30,481 Median Income $21,347 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $133,707 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$30,481 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

San Luis, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,481
59% below
$21,347 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $133,707
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How San Luis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
49%
Rent
60%
Poverty
289%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Luis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Luis residents earn a median household income of $30,481 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Luis is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,707. Median rent is $700/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.

Education

8.1% of adults in San Luis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Luis has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population582
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,481
Per Capita$21,347
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$126M
Avg Weekly Wage$781

Housing

A
Home Value$137,500
Rent$700
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$133,707
Housing Units379
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death20,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain9.0 in/yr
Elevation7,988 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

San Luis was founded in 1851.
The median home in San Luis was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.