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Durango
  • Town in Colorado
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Durango

#5,269 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Durango is a town in Colorado with a population of 18,953. Durango is in La Plata County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Durango offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Durango there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals live in Durango and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Durango are highly rated.
    Population
    18,953
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $497,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,325
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      160
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      45
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      295.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,555.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      275.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Durango

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,550
    National
    $69,021
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