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Monte Vista, CO

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Population
4,005
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7,664 ft
Median Home Value
$224,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$699/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,684
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityCañon City, Colorado78 miles away · 17,030 residents.

About Monte Vista

Monte Vista is the most populous city in Rio Grande County, Colorado, situated in the San Luis Valley. Founded in 1884 as a railroad stop and famous for the annual March migration of twenty thousand Sandhill Cranes, the high-altitude community of approximately 4,141 is served by the Monte Vista School District for public education.

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