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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Archuleta County / Pagosa Springs / Zip Codes
Pagosa Springs, CO is an ideal location for those who are looking for a peaceful place to call home. The 2 bedroom rent averages $1,540 which is slightly higher than the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index is also 5 points higher in Pagosa Springs than the 100 index average in that nation. Local companies here include the Pagosa Springs Thrift Store, San Juan Outfitters, Wolf Creek Anglers, and Pagosa Mountain Sports, all of which offer visitors and locals alike the chance to experience something unique to the area. Attractions in Pagosa Springs include hot springs such as The Springs Resort & Spa which boasts 23 mineral pools with therapeutic benefits. There are also plenty of outdoor activities like fishing and hiking trails throughout the area.

Pagosa Springs has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pagosa Springs has seen the job market increase by 3.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 54.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Pagosa Springs
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pagosa Springs is 6.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pagosa Springs is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Pagosa Springs
- The average income of a Pagosa Springs resident is $22,614 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pagosa Springs resident is $32,685 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPagosa Springs, ColoradoUnited States
  6.16
  -1.6%-6.2%
  54.0%33.5%
  6.9%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $18,693$37,638
  $32,685$69,021
  $32,788$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  5.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  15.6%6.8%
  0.8%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  13.1%11.0%
  9.3%4.8%
  1.4%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.1%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  6.3%4.2%
  2.2%9.3%
  7.4%14.0%
  0.7%2.1%
  15.7%7.0%
  13.6%4.8%
  4.9%4.7%
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Over 6 years ago

Driving in from the Durango airport (If you can ignore the slum area just before town on 160) is a beautiful sight! As pretty as any town in Colorado. (Except for all  More

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Over 6 years ago

First off it’s generally beautiful around here! Tons of things to do..mostly outside things, like you’d expect from a ski/mountain town -hunting, fishing, hiking,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Pagosa is a beautiful mountain town with an abundance of outdoor activities: skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. It is also a major tourist area with many  More

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