Living in Arriba, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arriba · Census data 2020–2024

Arriba has 307 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $43,555 (54% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $110,200, the median rent is $606/month.

Arriba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Arriba at a glance

Population
307
Median age
43.4State: 37.7
Median household income
$43,555State: $95,470
Median home value
$110,200State: $539,400
Median rent
$606/moState: $1,761
Homeowners
64.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is Arriba a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.

Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Arriba

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arriba the median home value is $110,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $606 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,100 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Arriba$110,200
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Arriba$606
Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Arriba median household income

The median household income in Arriba is $43,555 and the income per person is $33,454. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Arriba$43,555
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Arriba: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
169
Owner-occupied
64.1%
Renter-occupied
35.9%
Vacant
14.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.12

Arriba demographics

Population
307
Median age
43.4
Under 18
30.9%
65 and older
17.9%
Households
145
Foreign-born
3.9%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White73.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Black0%
Asian1.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arriba ›

Education in Arriba

5.6% of adults 25 and older in Arriba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Arriba5.6%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Arriba

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 4.6%
Average commute
27 minState: 25 min
Work from home
28.6%
Drive alone
64.3%
Public transit
3.2%
Walk to work
2.4%
Homes with broadband
58.6%

Arriba vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Arriba307$43,555$110,200$606
Flagler635$48,500$167,700$901
Genoa190$63,125$186,100—
Hugo970$48,958$254,400$906
Seibert138$48,750$118,800$1,175
Limon1,678$65,776$219,300$872
Vona189$78,750$214,300$869
Stratton716$61,583$166,300$2,068
Joes105$56,250$93,600—

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Living in Arriba: FAQ

What is the median household income in Arriba, CO?

The median household income in Arriba is $43,555, 54% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Arriba?

The median home value in Arriba is $110,200, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

How much is rent in Arriba?

The median gross rent in Arriba is $606 per month, about 29.1% of household income.

Is Arriba, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.1%.

What is the median age in Arriba?

The median age in Arriba is 43.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in Arriba?

The average commute to work in Arriba is 27 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Arriba?

The unemployment rate in Arriba is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Arriba?

5.6% of adults in Arriba have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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