San Juan Mountains, CO relocation guide
Moving to Rico, CO
$560,400Median home value
Dolores CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Rico
Rico is a historic silver-mining town in the Dolores River valley, settled in 1879 — its name is Spanish for “rich.” About 400 people live among the peaks, with Telluride 25 miles over Lizard Head Pass. The 1892 courthouse, built of red sandstone, is the landmark. It is remote: winter pass closures happen.
Home prices in Rico
The median home value in Rico is $560,400.
Top places in Rico
- Rico Town Hall (1892 courthouse) — National Register landmark.
- Dolores River — rafting and fishing.
- Lizard Head Wilderness — backcountry.
- Galloping Goose Trail — historic railbed.
Commuting from Rico
- CO-145; Telluride ~25 mi over Lizard Head Pass.
- Telluride Regional Airport ~30 min.
- Durango-La Plata County Airport ~1.5 hr south.
Rico FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rico, CO?
The median home value in Rico is $560,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Rico, CO?
CO-145; Telluride ~25 mi over Lizard Head Pass.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.