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La Jara, CO


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La Jara, Colorado

La Jara, Colorado is 100 miles SW of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 124 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Conejos county. The population of the town is 877.

The People and Families of La Jara

In La Jara, about 56% of adults are married. The size of households in La Jara is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Jara had a median family income of $29,643.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from La Jara.

La Jara Housing

Of the housing in La Jara, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Colorado. Property taxes in La Jara are low by Colorado standards.

Commuting

In La Jara, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. La Jara features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%La Jara Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%La Jara Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%La Jara Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%La Jara Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of La Jara, CO

Comparing La Jara 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
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens36
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone55
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