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Sanford, Colorado

town · Conejos County

At a glance

1,142
Population
$171,700
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$199,134
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,012/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$42,143
Median household income
46% below U.S. median
25.1 min
Average commute
81.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
11.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost12% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college64 mi
Nearest technical college110 mi
High school graduates88.4%
College graduates37.3%

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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