Housing by town in La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County, Colorado has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,504 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,147 in 2015–2019 (+31.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Durango has the highest median gross rent ($1,636) and Ignacio the lowest ($1,123).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,504 (±$91)
- Households that rent
- 29.1%
- Median household income
- $86,056
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in La Plata County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield | $1,236 | 27.5% | $93,125 | $412,500 | $1,446 |
| Durango | $1,636 | 47.0% | $78,602 | $668,400 | $1,443 |
| Ignacio | $1,123 | 36.1% | $67,593 | $246,200 | $497 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,100 | $40,150 | $64,250 |
| 2 people | $27,550 | $45,900 | $73,400 |
| 3 people | $31,000 | $51,650 | $82,600 |
| 4 people | $34,400 | $57,350 | $91,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,950 | $99,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,550 | $106,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,150 | $113,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,750 | $121,150 |
How the places in La Plata County rank across Colorado
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Crime reported to police in La Plata County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 142 | 621 | 1,086 | 57,167 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 95 | 169 | 831 | 1,477 | 56,270 | 3 of 4 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for La Plata County recorded 95 violent and 831 property crimes, 169 and 1,477 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in La Plata County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata County Sheriff's Office | 33,707 | 28 | 131 |
| Durango Police Department | 19,680 | 67 | 691 |
| Bayfield Police Department | 2,883 | 0 | 9 |
| Ignacio Police Department | 843 | — | — |
ZIP codes in La Plata County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81301 | 29,774 | $1,535 | $695,800 | $83,943 | 35.1% |
| 81303 | 10,236 | $1,572 | $597,300 | $88,103 | 27.8% |
| 81122 | 8,838 | $1,491 | $459,800 | $93,714 | 15.9% |
| 81137 | 5,571 | $1,147 | $335,300 | $63,860 | 22.0% |
| 81326 | 2,621 | $1,332 | $558,600 | $80,089 | 13.9% |
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Questions about La Plata County
What is the crime rate in La Plata County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for La Plata County recorded 169 violent and 1,477 property crimes per 100,000 residents (95 violent and 831 property crimes in all).
Which place in La Plata County has the highest rent?
Durango has the highest median gross rent, $1,636 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in La Plata County has the lowest rent?
Ignacio has the lowest median gross rent, $1,123 (±$103) a month.
What is the median rent in La Plata County, Colorado?
The median gross rent in La Plata County is $1,504 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Plata County, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Plata County, Colorado
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: La Plata County, CO
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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