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Alamosa, CO

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Population
9,849
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7,543 ft
Median Home Value
$225,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$837/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityPueblo, Colorado88 miles away · 110,404 residents.

About Alamosa

Alamosa is the county seat and most populous municipality of Alamosa County, Colorado, situated along the Rio Grande. Established by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in 1878, the city of approximately 9,879 serves as the commercial center of the San Luis Valley and is the home of Adams State University, founded in 1921. The city is also widely recognized as the primary gateway to Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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Bright SkiesA+100.0ratingLower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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