Living in Saguache, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saguache · Census data 2020–2024
Saguache has 579 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $58,352 (39% lower than the Colorado median), the median rent is $1,035/month.
Saguache is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saguache at a glance
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 39State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $58,352State: $95,470
- Median rent
- $1,035/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Saguache a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Colorado median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Saguache
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saguache the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,536 a month in housing costs.
Saguache median household income
The median household income in Saguache is $58,352 and the income per person is $29,865. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Saguache: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.06
Saguache demographics
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saguache ›
Education in Saguache
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Saguache have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saguache
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Saguache vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache | 579 | $58,352 | — | $1,035 |
| Center | 2,120 | $45,750 | $126,000 | $490 |
| Hooper | 152 | $46,875 | $158,800 | — |
| Howard | 966 | $60,386 | $474,600 | — |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,783 |
| Del Norte | 1,653 | $40,700 | $184,400 | $861 |
| Salida | 5,861 | $70,045 | $648,500 | $1,292 |
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | $61,684 | $224,500 | $699 |
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What is the median household income in Saguache, CO?
The median household income in Saguache is $58,352, 39% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Saguache?
The median gross rent in Saguache is $1,035 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Saguache, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Colorado median.
What is the median age in Saguache?
The median age in Saguache is 39 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Saguache?
The average commute to work in Saguache is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saguache?
The unemployment rate in Saguache is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saguache?
19.7% of adults in Saguache 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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