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Walsenburg, Colorado

city · Huerfano County

At a glance

3,072
Population
$147,300
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$190,491
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$744/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$51,474
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
73.8%
Homes with broadband
0.91%
Locations with fiber available
11.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing34% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost44% 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 college34 mi
Nearest technical college72 mi
High school graduates84.2%
College graduates17.4%

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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