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Pagosa Springs, Colorado

town · Archuleta County

At a glance

2,090
Population
$374,600
Median home value (all homes)
23% above U.S. median
$570,091
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,172/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$50,785
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
84%
Homes with broadband
19.26%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost38% 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 college47 mi
Nearest community college73 mi
Nearest technical college113 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates23.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pagosa Springs Community Development Corp
The mission of the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) is to strengthen Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County by fostering economic opportunity, supporting businesses, expanding workforce and housing solutions, attracting investment, and building partnerships that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
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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