Durango Metro Area, CO Economy


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Durango, CO Metro Area is a beautiful place to call home. With an average two bedroom rent of $1,480, it is slightly more expensive than the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Durango is 106 compared to 100 in the US. Residents can access goods and services from many local businesses such as Carver Brewing Company, CF Burkheimer Fly Fishing Rods, Durango Natural Foods Co-op and La Plata County Fairgrounds. In addition to these companies there are numerous restaurants and retail stores providing for the community's needs. The city also has many attractions including Animas Mountain Trail System and San Juan National Forest that provide recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Durango Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Durango Metro Area has seen the job market decrease by -6.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Durango Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Durango Metro Area is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Durango Metro Area 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 Durango Metro Area
- The average income of a Durango Metro Area resident is $40,529 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Durango Metro Area resident is $75,089 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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