Living in San Luis, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Luis · Census data 2020–2024
San Luis has 560 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $26,708 (72% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $98,800, the median rent is $925/month.
San Luis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Luis at a glance
- Population
- 560
- Median age
- 43.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $26,708State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $98,800State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is San Luis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Luis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Luis the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,536 a month in housing costs.
San Luis median household income
The median household income in San Luis is $26,708 and the income per person is $25,744. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in San Luis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 29%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.13
San Luis demographics
- Population
- 560
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Luis ›
Education in San Luis
11.1% of adults 25 and older in San Luis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 0.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Luis
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
San Luis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis | 560 | $26,708 | $98,800 | $925 |
| Blanca | 230 | $68,000 | $163,500 | $1,106 |
| Sanford | 1,142 | $42,143 | $171,700 | $1,012 |
| Manassa | 932 | $60,250 | $209,300 | $744 |
| Alamosa East | 1,298 | $76,683 | $264,400 | $1,287 |
| La Veta | 804 | $52,804 | $389,300 | $696 |
| Romeo | 387 | $45,469 | $123,800 | $689 |
| Alamosa | 9,879 | $49,688 | $225,200 | $837 |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
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What is the median household income in San Luis, CO?
The median household income in San Luis is $26,708, 72% 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 San Luis?
The median home value in San Luis is $98,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in San Luis?
The median gross rent in San Luis is $925 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is San Luis, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in San Luis?
The median age in San Luis is 43.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in San Luis?
The average commute to work in San Luis is 13 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Luis?
The unemployment rate in San Luis is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Luis?
11.1% of adults in San Luis 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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