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Salida, Colorado

city · Chaffee County

At a glance

5,861
Population
$648,500
Median home value (all homes)
114% above U.S. median
$724,898
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,292/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$70,045
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
52.21%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 131 — 31% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing131% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities30% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost41% 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 college50 mi
Nearest community college67 mi
Nearest technical college67 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates53.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Logan County Economic Development Corporation
Logan County Economic Development Corporation is a 501 C 3 not-for-profit corporation formed in 2001 to expand the economic base of Logan County, Colorado. LCEDC focuses on retention and expansion of existing businesses, recruitment of diverse and complementary new businesses, and infrastructure development, and it functions as a point of contact to assist with financing, local and state incentive packages, and grants, acting as a liaison between industry and local government to facilitate industry establishment and expansion.
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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