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Center, Colorado

town · Saguache County (primary) , Rio Grande County

At a glance

2,120
Population
$126,000
Median home value (all homes)
58% below U.S. median
$196,287
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$490/mo
Median rent
64% below U.S. median
$45,750
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
12.5 min
Average commute
87.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
18.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost56% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college96 mi
Nearest technical college102 mi
High school graduates81.5%
College graduates17%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Upper Rio Grande Economic Development Council
URGED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting economic development in Rio Grande County and the San Luis Valley. It provides free business services, site selection assistance, data and demographics reports, and information on incentives to help businesses relocate, start, or expand.
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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