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Monte Vista, CO

Monte Vista, CO.

Population: 6,543 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$274,854
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+118.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$275,484
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, drought, lightning, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
10.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
131

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (44 mi)
Nearest airport
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+47 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$964
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,446
Average weekly wage
$955
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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Data last updated

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

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