In La Plata, Colorado, the median home price is $691,928, compared with the Colorado median of $553,877; median household income is $86,056; the population is 56,331; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 156.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
La Plata at a glance
Population
56,331
Median Household Income
$86,056
Typical Home Value
$691,928
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
156.4
Avg Commute Time
20.3
About La Plata
La Plata has a population of 56,331. The median home value is $691,928, 25% above the Colorado median. Median household income is $86,056 (10% below the Colorado median). The most populated towns are Durango, Bayfield, and Ignacio.
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 La Plata
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Colorado
Every county in Colorado, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Colorado
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Colorado by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Colorado
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Colorado
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Colorado
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Colorado
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Colorado
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Colorado
- 10Best school ratingsColorado School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Colorado
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Colorado
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Colorado
La Plata at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of La Plata?
- La Plata has a population of 56,331 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in La Plata?
- The median home value in La Plata is $691,928. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in La Plata?
- Median household income in La Plata is $86,056 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is La Plata in?
- La Plata is in Colorado.
- How many towns are in La Plata?
- La Plata contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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