In Rio Grande, Colorado, the median home price is $329,311, compared with the Colorado median of $553,877; median household income is $64,411; the population is 11,321; schools rate 4.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 243.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rio Grande at a glance
Population
11,321
Median Household Income
$64,411
Typical Home Value
$329,311
School District Rating
4.3
Violent Crime Rate
243.2
Avg Commute Time
19.2
About Rio Grande
Rio Grande has a population of 11,321. The median home value is $329,311, 41% below the Colorado median. Median household income is $64,411 (33% below the Colorado median). The most populated towns are Monte Vista, Del Norte, and Sargent.
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 Rio Grande
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in Colorado
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Rio Grande at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rio Grande?
- Rio Grande has a population of 11,321 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rio Grande?
- The median home value in Rio Grande is $329,311. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rio Grande?
- Median household income in Rio Grande is $64,411 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rio Grande in?
- Rio Grande is in Colorado.
- How many towns are in Rio Grande?
- Rio Grande contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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