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Alamosa
  • Town in Colorado
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Alamosa

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Alamosa is a town in Colorado with a population of 9,704. Alamosa is in Alamosa County. Living in Alamosa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Alamosa and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    9,704
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $154,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $685
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      552.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      138.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      106.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      881.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,025.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      455.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Alamosa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,153
    National
    $69,021
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