Durango, CO

Living in Durango

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 89
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 7
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Schools 36
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Residents

19k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
52% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate13%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office25%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked11%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$464k Median Home Value +$83k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$282 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas76%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Durango

United States45
Colorado43
La Plata County26

Property Crime in Durango

United States48
Colorado55
La Plata County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 20
Feb 31 2 18
Mar 37 2 13
Apr 45 1 6
May 53 1 0
Jun 63 1 0
Jul 68 2 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 48 2 2
Nov 36 2 11
Dec 27 2 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Durango

Inland Flooding29
Tornado2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Durango, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Durango, CO

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St Columba School
1 miles, N
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The Liberty School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Durango, CO

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Fort Lewis College
1 miles, NE
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St John's College
155 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Durango, CO

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Airports

Airports near Durango, CO

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