Durango, Colorado
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City Overview
As of 2009, Durango's population is 16,007 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.15 percent.
The median home cost in Durango is $269,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Durango's cost of living is 33.60% Higher than the U.S. average.
Durango public schools spend $6,013 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Durango.
The unemployment rate in Durango is 5.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Durango jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Durango, CO, population is 16,007. There are 2,299 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Durango, CO
The median age is 31.5. The US median is 37.6. 40.51% of people in Durango, CO, are married. 11.36% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.21 people. 14.07% of people are married, with children. 8.21% have children, but are single.
Race in Durango, CO
87.20% of people are white, 0.74% are black, 1.08% are asian, 5.54% are native american, and 5.87% claim 'Other'.
9.84% of the people in Durango, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.16% are non-hispanic).
Durango People SperlingViews
Enveloped in the Mountains: Spectacular views.
Entrepreneurial friendly.
Family oriented with parks, sidewalks,... (read more)Great for an active lifestyle: There is so much to do in Durango. Whether it's hiking, skiing, or biking in the mountians or kayacking, fishing or tubing in the River, it always seems like there is... (read more)re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Durango is only a nice place if you have money...people treat you like garbage if your not spending money there-I know, because I have been both poor, & wealthy... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Health
There are 296 physicians per 100,000 population in Durango, CO. The US average is 170.
Durango, CO Health Index
Air quality in Durango, CO is 59 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Durango, CO is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Just another nice place to visit. - 4/7/2006: Nikki, I'm sorry that you hate Durango so much. Let me offer a opposing view. I grew up in Durango, and have never heard anyone speak so ill of this town. This is a... (read more)reply to Brad: Brad, I hope the people of Durango aren't as close-minded as you are. Really, calling Clint an idiot because you don't like his comments? I'm thinking of relocating to... (read more)re: Durango - Pros/Cons - 4/7/2008: OMG Clint, you're an idiot. Who said that growth is a bad thing (it's bound to happen), and there are MANY more pros that outweigh the cons (of which #s 2 and 3 are... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.40% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,316 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,847 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.54% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.54% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.80% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.54% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.47% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.09% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.93% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.72% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.14% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.23% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.38% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 24.70% | 20.24% |
| Service | 22.48% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.39% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.51% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.46% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 5.07% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Durango, CO, is 5.60%, with job growth of -1.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.10%.
Durango, CO Taxes
Durango, CO,sales tax rate is 7.40%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Durango, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,316, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,847.
Durango Economy SperlingViews
Enveloped in the Mountains: Spectacular views.
Entrepreneurial friendly.
Family oriented with parks, sidewalks,... (read more)Great for an active lifestyle: There is so much to do in Durango. Whether it's hiking, skiing, or biking in the mountians or kayacking, fishing or tubing in the River, it always seems like there is... (read more)re: Just another nice place to visit. - 4/7/2006: Nikki, I'm sorry that you hate Durango so much. Let me offer a opposing view. I grew up in Durango, and have never heard anyone speak so ill of this town. This is a... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 37 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $269,400 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 49.22% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.41% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 45.52% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $4.36 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.56% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.68% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.39% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.20% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.08% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.77% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.54% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 41.82% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 15.37% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 5.18% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 4.61% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.27% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.55% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 7.40% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.47% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.37% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 14.87% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.25% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.38% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.30% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 19.41% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Durango, CO, is $269,400. Home appreciation is -3.50% over the last year. The median age of Durango, CO, real estate is 37 years.
Durango, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 45.52% of the Durango, CO, population. 5.41% of houses and apartments in Durango, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Durango Housing SperlingViews
Not what it used to be: I was born and raised in Durango. I loved it and still do. However, there is no possible way to ever move back due to the lack of well paying jobs. I estimate you must... (read more)re: Durango - 8/13/2007: I was planning a trip to Durango this winter, but after reading some of the awful reviews I think I will opt for Michigan instead. Durango doesn't sound like my type of... (read more)Durango: Durango pros/ cons
1. very pretty town 2. very nice people 3. low crime rate
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1. Very expensive 2. awful job market 3. very limited cultural... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Crime
Durango, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Durango, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Durango Crime SperlingViews
re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Durango is only a nice place if you have money...people treat you like garbage if your not spending money there-I know, because I have been both poor, & wealthy... (read more)re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Dude, Durango does have a high crime rate. And yes, I did look it up -- on the FBI's official webpage! Durango has the second-highest violent crime rate among Colorado... (read more)re: Durango has highest crime rate in Colorado - 7: I completely agree, except Durango doesn't have THE highest crime rate in Colorado. Among Colorado cities with a population of 5,000 or more, however, Durango has the... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Climate
Durango, CO, gets 19 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 69 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 86.
On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Durango, CO. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 10. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 73 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Durango Climate SperlingViews
Enveloped in the Mountains: Spectacular views.
Entrepreneurial friendly.
Family oriented with parks, sidewalks,... (read more)Great for an active lifestyle: There is so much to do in Durango. Whether it's hiking, skiing, or biking in the mountians or kayacking, fishing or tubing in the River, it always seems like there is... (read more)re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Durango is only a nice place if you have money...people treat you like garbage if your not spending money there-I know, because I have been both poor, & wealthy... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Education
Durango, CO, schools spend $6,013 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 282 students per librarian, and 263 children per counselor in Durango, CO schools.
Durango Education SperlingViews
re: Just another nice place to visit. - 4/7/2006: Nikki, I'm sorry that you hate Durango so much. Let me offer a opposing view. I grew up in Durango, and have never heard anyone speak so ill of this town. This is a... (read more)reply to Brad: Brad, I hope the people of Durango aren't as close-minded as you are. Really, calling Clint an idiot because you don't like his comments? I'm thinking of relocating to... (read more)re: Durango - Pros/Cons - 4/7/2008: OMG Clint, you're an idiot. Who said that growth is a bad thing (it's bound to happen), and there are MANY more pros that outweigh the cons (of which #s 2 and 3 are... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Durango, CO, takes 16 minutes. 63% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 7% work from home.
Durango Transportation SperlingViews
Enveloped in the Mountains: Spectacular views.
Entrepreneurial friendly.
Family oriented with parks, sidewalks,... (read more)Great for an active lifestyle: There is so much to do in Durango. Whether it's hiking, skiing, or biking in the mountians or kayacking, fishing or tubing in the River, it always seems like there is... (read more)re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Durango is only a nice place if you have money...people treat you like garbage if your not spending money there-I know, because I have been both poor, & wealthy... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Durango, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Durango, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Durango, CO cost of living is 133.60.
Durango Cost of Living SperlingViews
Not what it used to be: I was born and raised in Durango. I loved it and still do. However, there is no possible way to ever move back due to the lack of well paying jobs. I estimate you must... (read more)re: Durango - 8/13/2007: I was planning a trip to Durango this winter, but after reading some of the awful reviews I think I will opt for Michigan instead. Durango doesn't sound like my type of... (read more)Durango: Durango pros/ cons
1. very pretty town 2. very nice people 3. low crime rate
Cons
1. Very expensive 2. awful job market 3. very limited cultural... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.32% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
58.02% of the people in Durango, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 10.32% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Durango, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Durango Religion SperlingViews
re: Just another nice place to visit. - 4/7/2006: Nikki, I'm sorry that you hate Durango so much. Let me offer a opposing view. I grew up in Durango, and have never heard anyone speak so ill of this town. This is a... (read more)reply to Brad: Brad, I hope the people of Durango aren't as close-minded as you are. Really, calling Clint an idiot because you don't like his comments? I'm thinking of relocating to... (read more)re: Durango - Pros/Cons - 4/7/2008: OMG Clint, you're an idiot. Who said that growth is a bad thing (it's bound to happen), and there are MANY more pros that outweigh the cons (of which #s 2 and 3 are... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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Voting
52.56% of the people in Durango, CO are registered as Democrats. 45.87% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.57%.
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re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Durango is only a nice place if you have money...people treat you like garbage if your not spending money there-I know, because I have been both poor, & wealthy... (read more)re: Durango Great - 12/30/2006: Dude, Durango does have a high crime rate. And yes, I did look it up -- on the FBI's official webpage! Durango has the second-highest violent crime rate among Colorado... (read more)re: Durango has highest crime rate in Colorado - 7: I completely agree, except Durango doesn't have THE highest crime rate in Colorado. Among Colorado cities with a population of 5,000 or more, however, Durango has the... (read more)Have an opinion about Durango? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Durango Click Here
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