Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Alamosa, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$810
Population
10,287
Renter Mix
53% Rent
A friendly suburban gateway to unparalleled natural beauty
Close-Knit
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Nature
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Hiking
Situated between Blanca Peak and the Rio Grande National Forest, Alamosa is a suburban oasis among the pristine wilderness that surrounds it. It’s the last city that visitors to the Great Sand Dunes National Park will pass through on their way up north, and makes for a quaint, small-town setting.
Alamosa combines a charming Main St., plentiful outdoor recreation, and scenic suburban living all along the shores of the Rio Grande. San Luis Valley Brewing and the plethora of Mexican food on offer keeps Main and 6th St. humming, while Cole Park provides stunning views of the mountains to both human and canine residents. Charming bungalows and cottages line the streets, with relatively large lots to enjoy.
Nature is Alamosa’s largest calling card. It’s a fantastic springboard to the outdoor destinations of Colorado, but it’s not isolated. US-160 and I-25 are nearby, so connecting to other cities and up north to Denver is simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,465
Average: $60,250
Education
2,299
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,611
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alamosa has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Alamosa, CO is $810 for one bedroom, $958 for two bedrooms, and $1,274 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alamosa has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$810/month
612 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,793/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alamosa, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
540 Students
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence
Public
Grades 6-12
37 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence
Public
Grades 6-12
37 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
- Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.