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Durango, Colorado

Introduction to Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado, in La Plata county, is 154 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 166 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 13,922.

Durango History

The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad founded this town in September of 1880 to provide services to the San Juan Mining District. Ore was transported from the mountains to the smelters at Durango. The area was named after the town of Durango in Mexico.

Durango and nearby Attractions

  • Mesa Verde National Park
  • Historic Downtown
  • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Vallecito Lake
  • Durango Mountain Resort
  • Animas River

Things To Do In Durango

The city has a vibrant art culture, which is illustrated at the many art galleries in the area. Biking is also a very popular past time in Durango because of the rough terrain that surrounds the city.

Durango Transportation

The Durango-La Plata County Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Durango Higher Education

Fort Lewis College is the local higher educational institution. One can also find educational opportunities at San Juan College and Western State College Colorado.

High Points

Durango strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDurango Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Durango Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Durango College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Durango Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Durango, CO

Comparing Durango to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens36
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population13
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime22

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