Cortez, CO


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Montezuma County / Cortez / Zip Codes
Cortez, CO
Living in Cortez, CO is an incredible experience. From the stunning views of the red rock mesas and snow-capped mountains to the small-town community feel, this area offers something for everyone. With plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy like fishing, camping, horseback riding, and rock climbing, it's a great place to spend time outdoors. The town also boasts a number of historic sites such as Hovenweep National Monument, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and Mesa Verde National Park. With so much to do and explore in and around Cortez, it's no wonder why so many choose to call it home!

Location Details

State: Colorado
County: Montezuma County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Cortez
Zip Codes: 81321
Cost of Living: -7.4% lower

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Cortez Cost of Living
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$276,800
Median Home Price
-22.1% lower than avg
$51,924
Median Income
-32.9% lower than avg
$1,120 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-27.7% lower than avg

92.6 / 100
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Cortez Crime
46.8 / 100
Property Crime
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

15.7 / 100
Violent Crime
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Nathan · Dripping Springs, TX
Outdoor Paradise Breweries, Cheap Homes, and Fiber
Over 4 years ago

A digital nomad / nature lover's sunny, perfect weather paradise, at half the cost of touristy Durango. Cortez is Colorado's under-the-radar town that's mostly only  More

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Brian · Mancos, CO
Cortez is an outdoorsman's dream come true!
Over 4 years ago

I moved out to Cortez, Colorado after a 30 day trip around the US. Of all the places I visited, this was the place I deemed best to move for a multitude of reasons. It  More

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KE · Cortez, CO
Cortez is a horrible dirty boring town.
Over 5 years ago

I've live on this area and cannot recommend it to anyone. Cortez and Montezuma county are horrible. School are bad. After meeting several local teachers I am surprised  More

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