City profile
Durango, CO
La Plata County · Population 19,411
Durango is a town in La Plata County, CO with about 19,411 residents and a typical home value near $668,000. It is 198 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
243
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$668,400
Typical monthly housing
$3,904
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
124
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.81%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 75/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Avalanche, Landslide
Nearest major airport
169 mi to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 58% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
19,411
Black population
0.6%
County
La Plata County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, wildfire
Highlights
- About 19,411 residents
- Typical home value about $668,000
- 198 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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