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CO area data

Alamosa, CO

Alamosa, CO.

Population: 15,550 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,306
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+99.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,306
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Rents

Typical rent
$1,075/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, avalanche, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
28.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
142

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (24 mi)
Nearest airport
Green Acres Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$1,048
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,261
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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