Pagosa Springs, CO


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Pagosa Springs, CO

About Pagosa Springs, CO

Living in Pagosa Springs, CO is an incredible experience. The town is located in the San Juan Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and meadows. The climate is mild and enjoyable with warm summers and cold winters for outdoor activities like skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. There are plenty of outdoor activities to take part in such as hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding or camping. With over three million acres of National Forest land you can be sure to find plenty to explore. The community also boasts a thriving arts scene with galleries and events throughout the year. Pagosa Springs has something for everyone whether it’s living in a peaceful mountain town or exploring all that nature has to offer.

Location Details

State: Colorado
County: Archuleta County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Pagosa Springs
Zip Codes: 81147
Cost of Living: 0.5% higher

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Pagosa Springs Cost of Living
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$530,000
+36.2% higher than avg
$32,685
-111.2% lower than avg
$1,540 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
+7.1% higher than avg
Pagosa Springs Crime
62.3 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
$101,520
for a family
$48,400
for a single person
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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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