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Silverton, Colorado

town · San Juan County

At a glance

637
Population
$471,100
Median home value (all homes)
55% above U.S. median
$538,294
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$992/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$77,546
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
87.5%
Homes with broadband
98.92%
Locations with fiber available
10.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost51% 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 college39 mi
Nearest community college77 mi
Nearest technical college65 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates51.6%

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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