Living in South Fork, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Fork · Census data 2020–2024
South Fork has 724 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $76,250 (20% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $423,800, the median rent is $818/month.
South Fork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Fork at a glance
- Population
- 724
- Median age
- 52State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $423,800State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $818/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is South Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Fork the median home value is $423,800, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, which is 13.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
South Fork median household income
The median household income in South Fork is $76,250 and the income per person is $43,339. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in South Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 780
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 50.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.89
50.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Fork has many vacation and second homes.
South Fork demographics
- Population
- 724
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 384
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Fork ›
Education in South Fork
40.8% of adults 25 and older in South Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
South Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork | 724 | $76,250 | $423,800 | $818 |
| Gerrard | 332 | $76,181 | — | — |
| Del Norte | 1,653 | $40,700 | $184,400 | $861 |
| City of Creede | 285 | $45,938 | $376,900 | $912 |
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | $61,684 | $224,500 | $699 |
| Center | 2,120 | $45,750 | $126,000 | $490 |
| Pagosa Springs | 2,090 | $50,785 | $374,600 | $1,172 |
| Saguache | 579 | $58,352 | — | $1,035 |
| Lake City | 561 | $61,919 | $428,600 | $1,180 |
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What is the median household income in South Fork, CO?
The median household income in South Fork is $76,250, 20% 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 South Fork?
The median home value in South Fork is $423,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in South Fork?
The median gross rent in South Fork is $818 per month, about 13.6% of household income.
Is South Fork, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in South Fork?
The median age in South Fork is 52 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in South Fork?
The average commute to work in South Fork is 23 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Fork?
The unemployment rate in South Fork is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Fork?
40.8% of adults in South Fork 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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