What are the schools like in Alamosa, CO?

Alamosa is served primarily by Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Alamosa?

The median household income in Alamosa, CO is $50,239 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Alamosa, CO?

Alamosa has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

Alamosa, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alamosa, CO affordable or expensive?

Alamosa's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alamosa is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,000 and the median rent is $800 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alamosa, CO?

Alamosa has a violent crime rate of 979.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4744.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alamosa, CO a Good Place to Live?

Alamosa is a small town of 9,792 in Colorado, with a median household income of $50,239 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Alamosa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Alamosa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alamosa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

Alamosa's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alamosa costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alamosa, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$800	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,239	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Alamosa's violent crime rate is 979.2 per 100,000 residents — 158% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

979.2 /100k

Property Crime

4744.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alamosa is served primarily by Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alamosa, CO	National Avg
School District	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alamosa sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 7.3 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alamosa, CO
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	7.3"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Alamosa, CO	National Avg
Population	9,792	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alamosa East, CO 2 mi La Jara, CO 15 mi Sanford, CO 15 mi Monte Vista, CO 17 mi Capulin, CO 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Alamosa

Alamosa, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81101

Alamosa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alamosa, CO affordable or expensive?

Alamosa's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alamosa roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,000 and median rent is $800/month.

What is the crime rate in Alamosa, CO?

Alamosa's violent crime rate is 979.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4744.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alamosa?

Public schools in Alamosa are operated by Alamosa School District No. Re-11J. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alamosa, CO a good place to live?

Alamosa, CO has a population of 9,792, a median household income of $50,239, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alamosa?

Alamosa averages 35.3°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.3 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alamosa?

Alamosa, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81101.

What is the population of Alamosa?

The population of Alamosa, Colorado is 9,792 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alamosa?

Key numbers for living in Alamosa: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $187,000, median household income $50,239, crime index 245 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alamosa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.