Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
29%
Pagosa Springs, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,169
Population
1,312
Renter Mix
30% Rent
An undiscovered oasis in the mountains
Hot Springs
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Outdoor Activities
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Mountains
Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and spectacular national forests, Pagosa Springs offers some stunning scenery and some fantastic destinations -- Chimney Rock National Monument, the Wolf Creek Ski Area, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park, and Mesa Verde National Park are all nearby. The San Juan River -- known for its trout fishing -- winds through the heart of the city. With its postcard-worthy beauty and variety of outdoor activities that range from fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping in the summer to skiing, sledding, tubing, and snowboarding in winter, Pagosa Springs is terrific. Add in what the city is famous for -- its hot springs -- and the town's draw only intensifies.
Visitors to Pagosa Springs enjoy the Overlook Mineral Hot Springs Spa, the Springs Resort and Spa, and the Healing Waters Resort and Spa. And while it may be impossible to explore all three million acres of national forest surrounding Pagosa Springs, many choose to view it from above -- hot air ballooning is a popular activity. For those who prefer to stay on the ground, Pagosa Springs is home to a variety of art galleries, studios, theaters, and museums. Some terrific destinations include the Pagosa Spring Center for the Arts Gallery, the Pagosa Art Co-Op, the Pagosa Springs History Museum, and the Fred Harman Art Museum.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,478
Average: $76,286
Education
478
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
600
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pagosa Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pagosa Springs, CO is $970 for a studio, $1,169 for one bedroom, $1,687 for two bedrooms, and $1,888 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pagosa Springs has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,169/month
430 Sq Ft
House
$2,600/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
511 Students
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
521 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
99 Students
Public
Grades K-8
511 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
99 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
475 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
46 Students
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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.