In Alamosa, Colorado, the median home price is $331,035, compared with the Colorado median of $553,877; median household income is $55,397; the population is 16,581; schools rate 4.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 554.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alamosa at a glance
Population
16,581
Median Household Income
$55,397
Typical Home Value
$331,035
School District Rating
4.8
Violent Crime Rate
554.6
Avg Commute Time
15.9
About Alamosa
Alamosa has a population of 16,581. The median home value is $331,035, 40% below the Colorado median. Median household income is $55,397 (42% below the Colorado median). The most populated towns are Alamosa and Mosca-Hooper.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alamosa
2 towns, by population.
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Alamosa at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alamosa?
- Alamosa has a population of 16,581 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alamosa?
- The median home value in Alamosa is $331,035. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alamosa?
- Median household income in Alamosa is $55,397 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alamosa in?
- Alamosa is in Colorado.
- How many towns are in Alamosa?
- Alamosa contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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