Living in Southern Ute, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southern Ute · Census data 2020–2024

Southern Ute has 67 residents with a median age of 68.4. The median home value is $281,300.

Southern Ute is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Southern Ute at a glance

Population
67
Median age
68.4State: 37.7
Median home value
$281,300State: $539,400
Homeowners
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%

Is Southern Ute a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Southern Ute

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southern Ute the median home value is $281,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Southern Ute$281,300
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Housing in Southern Ute: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
55
Owner-occupied
88.9%
Renter-occupied
11.1%
Vacant
18.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
1.49

Southern Ute demographics

Population
67
Median age
68.4
Under 18
0%
65 and older
74.6%
Households
45
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans
7.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White44.8%
Hispanic or Latino14.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southern Ute ›

Education in Southern Ute

25.4% of adults 25 and older in Southern Ute have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Southern Ute25.4%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Southern Ute

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.6%
Average commute
—State: 25 min
Work from home
43.5%
Drive alone
56.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.2%

Southern Ute vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Southern Ute67—$281,300—
Ignacio1,250$67,593$246,200$1,123
Middle Mesa198$46,792$260,800—
Arboles389$42,262$344,000—
Bayfield2,901$93,125$412,500$1,236
Navajo Dam269$12,011$162,500—
Cedar Hill902$82,050$275,000—
Durango19,411$78,602$668,400$1,636
Blanco492$55,625$257,600—

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Living in Southern Ute: FAQ

What is the average home price in Southern Ute?

The median home value in Southern Ute is $281,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

Is Southern Ute, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median.

What is the median age in Southern Ute?

The median age in Southern Ute is 68.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Southern Ute?

The unemployment rate in Southern Ute is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Southern Ute?

25.4% of adults in Southern Ute 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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