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La Veta, Colorado

town · Huerfano County

At a glance

804
Population
$389,300
Median home value (all homes)
28% above U.S. median
$381,179
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$696/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$52,804
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
12.2 min
Average commute
68.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost57% 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 college48 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college87 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates39.3%

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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