Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Roast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Adams State University Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Grove Theatre
Cinema
Alamosa Bowl Family Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Firedworks
Art Gallery
San Luis Valley Museum
Museum
Denver and Rio Grande Western Number 169
Attraction
Ski-Hi 6
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) A-
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chief Liquor
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Smoothy's Juice Bar
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
San Luis Valley Brewery Company/The Roast
Bar
Spare Keg
Bar
Weekend's Tavern
Bar
Bank Shot
Bar
El Supertaco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Calvillo's Liquor
Alcohol
Terry's
Alcohol
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
CASA House
Community Centre
Alamosa Senior Citizens
Community Centre
Sweet Grass Theraputics
Gym
No Limit Arcade B&G Youth Club
Community Centre
SLV Sports & Wellness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Alamosa Family Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tienda Latina Guate-Mex
Grocery Store
Valley Meat Market
Butcher
City Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (37) A+
"The Wilderness"
Park
Blanca Vista Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Cole Park
Park
Diamond Park
Park
Olympian Park
Park
Centenial Park
Park
Friends Park
Park
Zapata Park
Park
Carroll
Park
Boyd Park
Park
Montaña Azul Park East
Park
Archery Range
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Montaña Azul Park West
Park
Peyton's Play Ball! Park
Playground
Alamosa Riparian Park
Park
Shops (23) A-
Alamosa Building Supply
Home Improvement
Big John's Furnature Warehouse
Furniture
Prim Salon
Hairdresser
All Family Hair Care
Hairdresser
Alamosa Home Furnishings
Furniture
A Better Cut
Hairdresser
High Elevation
Hairdresser
Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative
Books
Art's
Hairdresser
Revitalize Medical Spa
Beauty
STR
Electronics
Alta Fuels
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Atencio's Market
Convenience Store
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Aaron's
Furniture
WSB Computer Services
Electronics
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Alamosa.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Alamosa - Adam's State Student Union
Bus Stop
Alamosa - Loaf N Jug - Westbound
Bus Stop
Alamosa - Loaf N Jug - Eastbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alamosa is 93/100 - which is 16% lower than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Alamosa crime rates are 6,937 per 100k, which is 91% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
6,168 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
770 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Alamosa is $38,000 - which is 39% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$38,000 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Blanca Peak Dental Center- Dr. Sarah Nazeri
Dentist
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.
Clinic
Cottonwood Dental Center
Dentist
Dr. Sowards
Doctor
Colorado State Patrol
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Alamosa home prices are $153,800 - which is 42% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$153,800 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools F

The Alamosa graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (4) F
Trinity Lutheran School
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence
Ortega Middle School
Alamosa Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Alamosa Ombudsman School Of Excellence
Alamosa High School
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ratings B

Alamosa has an overall rating of 72% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      "The Wilderness"
      Blanca Vista Park
      Sunset Park
      Cole Park
      Diamond Park
      Olympian Park
      Centenial Park
      Friends Park

      Entertainment

      Adams State University Theatre
      The Grove Theatre
      Alamosa Bowl Family Fun Center
      Firedworks
      San Luis Valley Museum
      Denver and Rio Grande Western Number 169
      Ski-Hi 6

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Papa Murphy's
      Arby's
      Chief Liquor
      Sonic
      Smoothy's Juice Bar
      Domino's
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alamosa? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Alamosa.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Alamosa? The cost of living in Alamosa is 93/100 - which is 16% lower than Colorado.
      Alamosa
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Alamosa? Alamosa crime rates are 6,937, which are 91% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      6,937 per 100k people

      198% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      198% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Alamosa? The median income in Alamosa is $38,000 which is 39% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $38,00031% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,98130% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Sowards

      B+ Housing

      What are Alamosa home prices? Alamosa home prices are $153,800 - which is 42% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $153,80017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68328% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Alamosa have good schools? The Alamosa graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      40% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Alamosa a good place to live? Alamosa has an overall rating of 72% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      1 total surveys

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