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Alamosa, CO

Alamosa, CO.

Population: 15,550 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alamosa, CO is $318,306 — up 3.1% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,075/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, avalanche, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,306

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,306
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+99.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,306
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
58
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,075/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Ortega Middle School, Alamosa High School, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5, Alamosa Online, Alamosa Elementary School K-2

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, avalanche, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
28.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
142
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
70

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Green Acres Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,048
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,261
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlamosaState medianUS median
Median home value$318,306$497,277$289,727
Typical rent$1,075/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,048$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Alamosa, CO?
$318,306.
What is typical rent in Alamosa, CO?
Typical rent: $1,075/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alamosa, CO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, avalanche, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Alamosa, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alamosa, CO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alamosa, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alamosa, CO?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Alamosa, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alamosa, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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