Living in Del Norte, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Del Norte · Census data 2020–2024
Del Norte has 1,653 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $40,700 (57% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $184,400, the median rent is $861/month.
Del Norte at a glance
- Population
- 1,653
- Median age
- 50.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $40,700State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $184,400State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $861/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Del Norte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Del Norte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Del Norte the median home value is $184,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,197 a month in housing costs.
Del Norte median household income
The median household income in Del Norte is $40,700 and the income per person is $32,047. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Del Norte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 922
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.84
Del Norte demographics
- Population
- 1,653
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 844
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 13.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Del Norte ›
Education in Del Norte
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Del Norte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Del Norte
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.8%
Del Norte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte | 1,653 | $40,700 | $184,400 | $861 |
| Gerrard | 332 | $76,181 | — | — |
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | $61,684 | $224,500 | $699 |
| Center | 2,120 | $45,750 | $126,000 | $490 |
| South Fork | 724 | $76,250 | $423,800 | $818 |
| Hooper | 152 | $46,875 | $158,800 | — |
| Alamosa | 9,879 | $49,688 | $225,200 | $837 |
| Saguache | 579 | $58,352 | — | $1,035 |
| Alamosa East | 1,298 | $76,683 | $264,400 | $1,287 |
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What is the median household income in Del Norte, CO?
The median household income in Del Norte is $40,700, 57% 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 Del Norte?
The median home value in Del Norte is $184,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Del Norte?
The median gross rent in Del Norte is $861 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Del Norte, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Del Norte?
The median age in Del Norte is 50.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Del Norte?
The average commute to work in Del Norte is 18 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Del Norte?
The unemployment rate in Del Norte is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Del Norte?
27.7% of adults in Del Norte 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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