Rio Grande County, Colorado Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Rio Grande County is located in the state of Colorado. With an area of 912 square miles, Rio Grande County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the bottom with 1,241 inhabitants. Rio Grande County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Monte Vista, with a population of 7,819.
Rio Grande County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Rio Grande County residents is $31,016, putting the area in in the bottom half of all counties in Colorado. Reflecting this, the average house value in Rio Grande County is $81,237, slightly below the state average of $172,040.
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The region spending on education in Rio Grande County is $7,195 per student per year, in line with what is typical in the rest of the state (and reflecting the high importance given to education in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Rio Grande County schools is 14 students to a teacher.
Commute times for residents of Rio Grande County average 18 min., slightly shorter than the average for Colorado as a whole.