Living in Pueblo, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pueblo · Census data 2020–2024
Pueblo has 111,561 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $56,664 (41% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $247,200, the median rent is $1,082/month.
Pueblo at a glance
- Population
- 111,561
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $56,664State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $247,200State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,082/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Pueblo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pueblo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pueblo the median home value is $247,200, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,082 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,461 a month in housing costs.
Pueblo median household income
The median household income in Pueblo is $56,664 and the income per person is $31,726. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Pueblo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49,813
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.29
Pueblo demographics
- Population
- 111,561
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 46,414
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pueblo ›
Education in Pueblo
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Pueblo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pueblo
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Pueblo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | 111,561 | $56,664 | $247,200 | $1,082 |
| Salt Creek | 832 | $51,714 | $327,900 | $750 |
| Blende | 623 | $52,667 | $292,900 | $1,409 |
| Pueblo West | 35,681 | $96,810 | $397,000 | $1,345 |
| Avondale | 338 | $96,391 | $164,100 | — |
| Boone | 262 | $77,793 | — | $1,250 |
| Penrose | 4,087 | $88,109 | $308,800 | $1,321 |
| Beulah Valley | 751 | $52,796 | $334,000 | — |
| Colorado City | 1,615 | $44,868 | $259,100 | $1,270 |
More for people moving to Pueblo
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What is the median household income in Pueblo, CO?
The median household income in Pueblo is $56,664, 41% 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 Pueblo?
The median home value in Pueblo is $247,200, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Pueblo?
The median gross rent in Pueblo is $1,082 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Pueblo, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Pueblo?
The median age in Pueblo is 38.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Pueblo?
The average commute to work in Pueblo is 19 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pueblo?
The unemployment rate in Pueblo is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pueblo?
23.7% of adults in Pueblo 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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