San Juan Mountains, CO relocation guide
Moving to Ridgway, CO
$709,900Median home value
Ouray CountyArea
US-550 corridor; nearest airport MontroseCommute profile
About Ridgway
The gateway to the San Juans, Ridgway sits in a wide ranch valley with 14,000-foot peaks on three sides — the setting for True Grit's opening scenes. The little downtown has galleries, a brewery, and the Sherbino Theater, while Ridgway State Park's reservoir and Ouray's hot springs are minutes away. It's the affordable, artsy alternative to Telluride and Ouray proper.
Home prices in Ridgway
The median home value in Ridgway is $709,900.
Top places in Ridgway
- Ridgway State Park — Reservoir boating, beaches, and the state park's trails
- Ouray — The 'Switzerland of America' — hot springs and box canyon falls, 15 minutes south
- Telluride — Skiing over the stunning Dallas Divide, about an hour away
- The Sherbino Theater — Historic theater with films and live music downtown
- Dallas Divide overlooks — Ranch valley views and working-lands scenery
Commuting from Ridgway
- To Montrose Regional Airport — About 30 minutes north via US-550
- To Ouray — Roughly 15 minutes south
- To Telluride — About 1 hour south via the Dallas Divide
- Highway note — US-550 over Red Mountain Pass closes in heavy snow — check conditions
Ridgway FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ridgway, CO?
The median home value in Ridgway is $709,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Ridgway, CO?
To Montrose Regional Airport — About 30 minutes north via US-550
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.