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Saguache, Colorado

town · Saguache County

At a glance

579
Population
$271,301
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,035/mo
Median rent
23% below U.S. median
$58,352
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
19.8 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost30% 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 college45 mi
Nearest community college87 mi
Nearest technical college88 mi
High school graduates99.3%
College graduates19.7%

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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