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Durango, Colorado, in La Plata county, is 154 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 166 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 13,922.
In Durango, about 32% of adults are married. Durango is known for its large population of single adults.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Durango had a median family income of $50,814. To its credit, the people in Durango value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Durango ($21,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 52% of housing units in Durango are owner-occupied.
In Durango, 75% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Durango than in most places of its size.
Durango strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Durango to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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