San Juan Mountains, CO relocation guide
Moving to Durango, CO
$668,400Median home value
La Plata CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Durango
Durango is the adventure hub of southwest Colorado — a railroad town turned outdoor capital at the foot of the San Juans. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Fort Lewis College, and endless trails give it a youthful, mountain-town energy.


Home prices in Durango
The median home value in Durango is $668,400.
Top places in Durango
- Historic downtown Durango — Main Avenue shops, breweries, and restaurants
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — steam train into the San Juans
- Purgatory Resort — skiing and mountain biking ~25 minutes
- Animas River — rafting, kayaking, and the river trail through town
Commuting from Durango
- Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) — about 20 minutes
- Mesa Verde National Park — about 45 minutes
- Telluride — about 2 hours
Durango FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Durango, CO?
The median home value in Durango is $668,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Durango, CO?
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) — about 20 minutes
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.