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Alamosa, Colorado

city · Alamosa County

At a glance

9,879
Population
$225,200
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$316,729
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$837/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$49,688
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
14.1 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
33.32%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost50% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Adams State University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college77 mi
Nearest technical college110 mi
High school graduates89.3%
College graduates33.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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