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Dolores, Colorado

town · Montezuma County

At a glance

918
Population
$308,100
Median home value (all homes)
2% above U.S. median
$483,512
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$741/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$34,861
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
15.9 min
Average commute
83.4%
Homes with broadband
1.4%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities28% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost44% 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 college38 mi
Nearest community college52 mi
Nearest technical college89 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates38.8%

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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