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Cortez, Colorado

city · Montezuma County

At a glance

8,976
Population
$272,900
Median home value
10% below U.S. median
$984/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$54,247
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
15.1 min
Average commute
85.6%
Homes with broadband
4.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college40 mi
Nearest community college46 mi
Nearest technical college98 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates26.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Southwest Colorado Economic Development
Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, Inc. (Region 9 EDD) is a Colorado non-profit community economic development corporation that promotes and coordinates economic development throughout Southwest Colorado. It serves Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties, the cities and towns within those regions, and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
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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