Living in La Jara, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Jara · Census data 2020–2024
La Jara has 522 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median home value is $141,700.
La Jara is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Jara at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.7
- Median home value
- $141,700State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is La Jara a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Jara
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Jara the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,365 a month in housing costs.
Housing in La Jara: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 302
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.22
La Jara demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Jara ›
Education in La Jara
25.5% of adults 25 and older in La Jara have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Jara
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.4%
La Jara vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jara | 522 | — | $141,700 | — |
| Sanford | 1,142 | $42,143 | $171,700 | $1,012 |
| Manassa | 932 | $60,250 | $209,300 | $744 |
| Romeo | 387 | $45,469 | $123,800 | $689 |
| Antonito | 579 | $35,083 | $85,700 | $640 |
| Alamosa | 9,879 | $49,688 | $225,200 | $837 |
| Alamosa East | 1,298 | $76,683 | $264,400 | $1,287 |
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | $61,684 | $224,500 | $699 |
| Blanca | 230 | $68,000 | $163,500 | $1,106 |
More for people moving to La Jara
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What is the average home price in La Jara?
The median home value in La Jara is $141,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is La Jara, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in La Jara?
The median age in La Jara is 38.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in La Jara?
The average commute to work in La Jara is 14 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Jara?
The unemployment rate in La Jara is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Jara?
25.5% of adults in La Jara 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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