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San Miguel County
  • County in Colorado
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San Miguel County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade C
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade B minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade D+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade A+

    San Miguel County is located in Colorado with a population of 8,084. San Miguel County is one of the best places to live in Colorado. In San Miguel County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in San Miguel County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Miguel County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $479,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,257
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    San Miguel County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      51.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,865.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      25.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      44%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      national  11%

    Working in San Miguel County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,965
    National
    $69,021

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