City

Monte Vista, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Grande County  ·  Colorado

👥6,677Population
💰$61,554Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$217,500Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.4%Hispanic: 49.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White45.4%
Hispanic49.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,265 (29.8%)
Some College513 (12.1%)
Associates619 (14.6%)
Bachelors349 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,436 (33.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,554 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$217,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units2,979
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Monte Vista, CO

Monte Vista is a city in Colorado, located in Rio Grande County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,677 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Monte Vista is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,554 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Monte Vista is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monte Vista is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.8%.

Monte Vista, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Monte Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81144 6,677 $61,554 $217,500 $752 9.2% 42.1% 67.1%