Durango : Colorado


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Living a Golf Lifestyle in Durango, Colorado

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Where to Retire in Durango and Home Prices

There are active adult communities in Durango (see link at top left).
Real estate is fairly expensive with houses costing in a range of the high $200's into the $400's, with bigger places with exceptional views costing even more. The median home value was $668,031 in early 2022, and up almost 35% during the past year, according to Zillow. Property taxes are low.

What Is Special about Durango

The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a big attraction since it features antique railroad cars and a steam locomotive. There are mountain biking championships, great skiing and fly fishing, The annual Snowdown festival is big. Mesa Verde National Park is a Unesco World Heritage site - it is the home of prehistoric cliff dwellings.

What Is Not Special about Durango

Durango is a small town that is pretty far away from city of any size. Real estate is quite expensive by national standards.

Climate and Physical Environment

Durango is located at an elevation of 6500 feet in southwestern Colorado near the 4 corners (where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona meet). It is on the Animas River in the San Juan Mountains. Average July temp is in the low 60s and the average Jan temp is in the low 20s.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Fort Lewis College is in Durango, as is Pueblo Community College; there are local artisans and shops; The Snowdown Festival is a big annual event. Durango also hosts the annual Music in the Mountains summer music festival, which features performances by many of the world's finest classical musicians. Main Ave. is home to many restaurants and shops.

Crime

Crime in Durango is about half the national average.

Medical Facilities

Mercy Medical Center provides medical services for the Durango area.

Transportation

Durango-LaPlata Airport near Ignacias is a major regional airport for southwestern Colorado; Durango is average in walkability when compared to other communities.