Durango Public RecordsColorado

Durango city, La Plata County, CO, has 13 public schools (including 1 high school, Durango High), serving over 4,400 students. The graduation rate is around 89%, above the national average. Around 52% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Fort Lewis College offers undergraduate degrees to about 3,300 students. Schools maintain a safety rating of B+ (Niche), and offer advanced placement, career-technical, and adult education programs. Overall school district scores average 7/10 (GreatSchools), reflecting strong academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Durango, La Plata County, CO, features a median home value of around $620,000 and a median rent of approximately $2,000 per month in 2024. About 60% of residents are homeowners. Housing includes historic downtown homes, modern subdivisions, and condos. Desirable neighborhoods include Animas City, Three Springs, and Edgemont. Property values have risen over 30% since 2020, though appreciation has slowed in 2024. Property tax rates average 0.54%, relatively low compared to the national average. Durango's housing market remains competitive due to limited inventory and strong demand for both ownership and rentals.

As of 2022, Durango city in La Plata County, CO, has a population of about 19,000. The median age is approximately 31.7 years. The gender split is fairly even, with about 50.5% male and 49.5% female. The racial and ethnic composition is about 80% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Native American, 1% Asian, and 4% other or multiracial.

Durango, the largest city in La Plata County, Colorado, is primarily served by Mercy Regional Medical Center (82 beds), numerous primary care clinics, and specialty providers. Approximately 93% of La Plata County residents have health insurance coverage (2022 Census data), with Medicaid covering 21%. The area’s population is about 21,550, predominantly non-Hispanic White (74%), with 17% Hispanic/Latino (2022). Common health issues include mental health concerns, substance use, obesity (25% adult rate), and diabetes (7%). Access to rural healthcare and behavioral health services remains a significant challenge despite generally high insurance rates and a patient-provider ratio near 1,230:1.

Durango, located in La Plata County, Colorado, has most residents commuting by car—about 68% drive alone, while only around 1% use public transit. The average commute time is approximately 16 minutes, shorter than the national average. The city’s transportation infrastructure includes U.S. Highway 550, State Highway 3, and Durango Transit bus services, which served roughly 300,000 riders in 2023. Vehicle ownership is high, with over 94% of households owning at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs include Mercy Regional Medical Center, Fort Lewis College, and the downtown district.