What BestPlaces Users Say about Alamosa
Alamosa is a small city located in southern Colorado, known for its charming downtown and close proximity to outdoor recreational activities. It has a population of approximately 10,000 people and sits at an elevation of 7,543 feet. The cost of living in Alamosa is relatively affordable, with a median home price of $171,600 and a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. However, as with any city, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Alamosa, as reflected in the user reviews on Best Places.
According to user "John" on Best Places, Alamosa is a "beautiful and quaint town" with "friendly and welcoming people." He notes that the downtown area is "charming" and there are "plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy." Similarly, "Mary" praises Alamosa for its "strong sense of community" and "small-town feel." She also mentions the "breathtaking scenery" that surrounds the city.
On the other hand, "Joe" mentions that the "lack of diversity" in Alamosa can be a drawback for some people. He also notes that the job market is limited, stating that "unless you're in education or agriculture, it can be difficult to find employment." Another user, "Sara," echoes this sentiment, saying that "the job opportunities are limited and the pay is often lower than in bigger cities."
Despite the potential downsides, many reviewers express a love for Alamosa and its unique qualities. "Ann" states that she "wouldn't want to live anywhere else" and appreciates the "slower pace of life" in the city. "Mark" adds that Alamosa is a "great place to raise a family" and that the "low crime rate" is a major plus. Overall, while there may be some challenges to living in Alamosa, it seems that the majority of users find it to be a charming and welcoming community with a strong sense of community and plenty of outdoor opportunities.
based on 5 ReviewsGet to know Alamosa with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Alamosa
Crawling with drug addicts! - 7/1/2021
Rating 1 out of 5
This place is absolutely Crawling with meth and heroin addicts. They roam the streets, they constantly knock on your door asking for rides and money. The police do Nothing about it and there are no facilities or help for them. Some are very violent and will kick down your door or break your windows...while you are home! Stay away from this place, its a very disturbing and stressful place to
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A good place to retire and live like a hermit, but - 2/13/2015
If want to retire in a nice, quiet place where you can live in isolation, you have a steady stream of income from an outside source, you don't have anything valuable that can be easily stolen, you don't care about having access to cultural events, and you don't mind extremely cold winters, then Alamosa is perfect for you.
If, however, you have to work to make a living, want to start a business, or have grand ideas of coming in and transforming Alamosa into a "sustainable community", you are going to be very frustrated and disappointed.
JOBS
The only jobs are in
- healthcare
- government funded institutions (and therefore very hard to get)
- are in construction or ranching
- low-paying retail or restaurant.
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Alamosa is like most small towns in that the locals won't do business with you unless you've lived in the area for at least 40 years and are part of the
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Alamosa Sucks - 1/24/2013
Honestly Alamosa is probably the worst place ever..It sucks..Especially being African-American here..The people show signs of racism which is confusing to me seeing that its suppose to be a college town..I wouldnt suggest living here because the housing sucks, no jobs here..This is the worst place to be...The college sucks here
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San Luis Valley/Alamosa - 12/15/2007
Over the past 10 years we have visited Alamosa over the summers. We have seen the upgrade of the towns in the area and Alamosa is the most attractive it sports a lovely small downtown area that welcomes visitors in a warm, non-intrusive way. On our 2006 trip, We were pleasantly suprised to find the microbrewery which put us in mind of some of the microbrewerys in Pensacola, Fl. The wrap around mountain ranges are bonafide Colorado experiences, and the downtown walking area felt safe and caused us to linger at several shops to purchase gifts for folks back home in Florida & Kentucky. The shopping for grocery and supplies were easy in Alamosa. Also we are aware that several power companies are building and promoting solar & wind, and if there are few jobs now that ought to upgrade for young people. Since we are landowners we are considering spending our summers in Alamosa & traveling back to our home in Ky for a milder winter. I know Alamosa has a wonderful growth potential but I am
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Alamosa - 8/13/2007
Alamosa ..pros/ cons
Pros
1. very cheap place to live 2. nice town 3. very nice people 4. low crime rate
Cons
1. awful job market 2. limited cultural scene 3. like many small towns, many of
the people don't want to leave their comfort zones if even just to see other
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