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Alamosa, CO
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Population: 9,704
Home Price: $154,500
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Overview
Alamosa is a small town in the state of Colorado with a population of 9,704. Alamosa has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
13.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Alamosa, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,684
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,153
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.4%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Median Age
28.7
42.3
42.3
Gender
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Male
49.9%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
White
67.7%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
2.4%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.7%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
11.1%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
15.3%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$154,500
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$656
$1,036
$801
Family Households
34.1%
34.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.9%
32.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
40.7%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
59.3%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.8%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.3%
29.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.0%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.4%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
23.7%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.3%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Murder
9.9
2.2
3.0
Rape
168.6
57.8
38.0
Robbery
49.6
22.0
40.7
Assault
396.6
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Alamosa
Colorado
United States
Burglary
932.0
403.0
336.1
Theft
3886.6
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
247.9
472.8
167.1
Arson
49.6
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Alamosa, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dogs
bts meal
togo
farm fresh eggs
meal
pasta
thai
beer
preworkouts
takoyaki
cafe con leche
delicious
snacks
craft beer
mexican
tacos
bbq
french fries
beef
football
college football
video games
basketball
soccer
athlete
sports teams
coaches
softball
volleyball
teams
ncaa
physical therapist
recruiting
rap music
golf
wrestling
gymnastics
athletes
njco
graphic design
nature
sculpture
photography
collection
painting
drawing
artists
gallery
curating
arts festival
creativity
commissions closed
nfts
craft
studio
creative
paintings
posters
visual
spending time
video games
disc golf
colostate
fishing
gaming
souch
ramblings
outdoors
photography
huntingfishing
motorcycles
random thoughts
books
bikes
reading writing
pokmon
genshin characters
horror movies
hat wearer
sports
family friendly
streetwear
gaming
pop culture
outdoor
photography
tv
educational
arts
hospitality
curating
studio
drama
creative
hip hop
programming
awardwinning
theatre
films
colorado parks
landscaping
sports
family friendly
hot tub
mountain
wildlife
summer
ski
mountains
fly fishing
nature
lawn
fishing
visitors
winter
space
photography
arts
facilities
alamosa colorado
landscaping materials
safeway
drive thru
farmers market
merch
goods
bulk
retail
botique
dispensary
thrift store
gas station
souvenirs
gift cards
checkout
cafe
furniture
distributors
decals
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