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Rico, Colorado

town · Dolores County

At a glance

414
Population
$560,400
Median home value (all homes)
85% above U.S. median
$550,840
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,625/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$104,250
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
32 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
93.81%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 125 — 25% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing102% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost13% above
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 college30 mi
Nearest community college64 mi
Nearest technical college70 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates51%

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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