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La Jara, CO

La Jara, CO.

Population: 1,893 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,853
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+84.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$221,853
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, drought

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Lama Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+13 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$1,207
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
50.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,089
Average weekly wage
$807
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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