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Horrible place to live 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 27, 2021) I've been trying to leave for years but cannot sell the cheapest house in the county, ever. Horrible horrible place to live. Everything about it is awful: the climate is winter about 75% of the time, the people are awful and extremely unfriendly- been here 20 years and have no fr ...Read More iends. Cost of living is exorbitant, decent jobs are non existent. No place to shop. The schools are horrible. The people who run the place are morons. The cops ignore crime and harass people who are obeying the law and refuse to investigate anything unless you provide them with documentation first. I could go on and on but it can be summed up succinctly: there is nothing good except the view (and that only applies for the short time you notice the view when you first come here. After that, it sort of mocks you, like, " ha ha, you moved here for the view and now you know that's all there is." Read Less
Beautiful but Boring 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 04, 2019) Durango, Colorado has all the mountains cites you can see, has all the parks you need, highest restaurants and weed stores per capital but gets boring kinda quick. The shopping here is not the greatest. Bunch of local shops but most them sell the same thing, bunch of restaurants ...Read More but super over priced for the locals to eat at. Few chained restaurants that are able to be enjoyed but not many. Nightlife here is not really there, few bars are open up at night but just a couple, usually sun down your at home cause of how little there is to do at night (unless you go out to eat but still go home after) Community events are very fun, they have quite a few a year bring the community together. Everyone is friendly. Lots of people are living in such a small space. Read Less
Mountain Living at its Best in Durango, Colorado 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Located in the venerable Rocky Mountains, Durango, Colorado is an outdoor lover's paradise. I love living in Durango because of all the interesting recreational activities it provides both its residents and visitors. Fort Lewis College is a central hub of activity and the lifeblo ...Read More od of Durango's close-knit community. In addition to the college, plentiful job opportunities are found in the area's diverse service industry. The town boasts a diverse climate with four distinct seasons. The charming mountain setting provides a host of fun activities including ziplining, white water river rafting, skiing, and more.

One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, connecting the two idyllic mountain towns. Located just 30 minutes away, the Purgatory Ski Resort features a variety of activities in both the winter and summer. However, the best area of Durango is Main Avenue. This Nationally Registered Historic District offers a myriad of quaint dining and shopping opportunities sure to please any taste. Read Less
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Mountain Living at its Best in Durango, Colorado 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Located in the venerable Rocky Mountains, Durango, Colorado is an outdoor lover's paradise. I love living in Durango because of all the interesting recreational activities it provides both its residents and visitors. Fort Lewis College is a central hub of activity and the lifeblo ...Read More od of Durango's close-knit community. In addition to the college, plentiful job opportunities are found in the area's diverse service industry. The town boasts a diverse climate with four distinct seasons. The charming mountain setting provides a host of fun activities including ziplining, white water river rafting, skiing, and more.

One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, connecting the two idyllic mountain towns. Located just 30 minutes away, the Purgatory Ski Resort features a variety of activities in both the winter and summer. However, the best area of Durango is Main Avenue. This Nationally Registered Historic District offers a myriad of quaint dining and shopping opportunities sure to please any taste. Read Less

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Durango? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hesperus Park
      Fanto Park
      Buckley Park
      Buckley Park
      Rotary park
      Roosa Park
      Claire Viles Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Theater
      Art
      Durango Arts Center
      Animas City Theatre
      The Gaslight Theater
      Rail Museum
      Animas Museum
      Durango Stadium 9

      Food & Drink

      Steamworks Brewing Company
      Animas Chocolate Company
      Schlotzsky's
      Grassburger
      Animas Brewing Co
      The Diamond Belle Saloon
      The Office Spiritorium
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Durango? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Durango.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Durango? The cost of living in Durango is 136/100 - which is 23% higher than Colorado.
      Durango
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Durango? Durango crime rates are 1,684, which are 50% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,684 per 100k people

      26% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      26% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Durango? The median income in Durango is $65,424 which is 5% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $65,42418% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,82137% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Durango a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mercy Regional Medical Center
      Animas Surgical Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Durango Urgent Care

      C Housing

      What are Durango home prices? Durango home prices are $472,800 - which is 79% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $472,800156% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29737% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Durango have good schools? The Durango graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Durango a good place to live? Durango has an overall rating of 55% from 20 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      20 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      17 total surveys

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