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South Fork, Colorado

town · Rio Grande County

At a glance

724
Population
$423,800
Median home value (all homes)
40% above U.S. median
$453,218
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$818/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$76,250
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
23.4 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost18% 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 college44 mi
Nearest community college105 mi
Nearest technical college104 mi
High school graduates99.7%
College graduates40.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Upper Rio Grande Economic Development Council
URGED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting economic development in Rio Grande County and the San Luis Valley. It provides free business services, site selection assistance, data and demographics reports, and information on incentives to help businesses relocate, start, or expand.
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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