Cortez, CO 81321 Landlot Properties For Sale
The median home value in Cortez, CO 81321 is $293,400. This is lower than the county median home value of $336,800. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Cortez, CO 81321 is $293,400. Approximately 60.87% of Cortez, CO 81321 homes are owned, compared to 27.14% rented, while 11.99% are vacant. Cortez, CO 81321 real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Cortez, CO 81321 real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn More About Cortez, CO 81321 Real EstateStatistics & facts
14,960
Population
$293K
Medium Home Value
5,775
# of Households
11.99%
Housing Vacancy
28.78%
Future Job Growth
3.20%
Unemployment Rate
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Population
Cortez, CO 81321 has a population of approximately 14,960 and experiences a population change rate of 9.56%. The population density is 35.5 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Cortez, CO 81321 is $57,929, with 5,775 households and an average household size of 2.58.
Cost of Living
The cost of living index in Cortez, CO 81321 is 93.6%.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Cortez, CO 81321 is $293,400 with an appreciation rate of 19.8%. 60.9% of housing in the zip code is owned while 27.1% is rented.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Cortez, CO 81321 is 3.20%, and recent job growth is at 0.99%. Future job growth is projected at 28.78%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Cortez, CO 81321 is 7.35%, while the income tax rate is 4.55%.
Education
School expenditures in Cortez, CO 81321 are $13,401, and the school ratio is 15.6:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 89.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 14.1 inches per year, with 48.9 inches of snow per year.
Education near Cortez CO, 81321
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 93.63 | 90.88 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 8.84 | 8.28 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 33.32 | 30 |
| Graduate Degree | 11.11 | 8.96 |
| Expenditures per Student | $13,401 | $13,401 |
| Students per Teacher | 15.60 | 15.60 |
Elementary Schools near Cortez CO , 81321
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Street Preschool | PK - PK | 109 | 222.4 | 81321 |
| Children's KIVA Montessori School | KG - 08 | 72 | 36.4 | 81321 |
| Dolores Elementary School | KG - 05 | 338 | 14.2 | 81323 |
| Kemper Elementary School | KG - 05 | 356 | 15.5 | 81321 |
| Lewis-Arriola Elementary School | KG - 05 | 119 | 17 | 81321 |
| Manaugh Elementary School | KG - 05 | 279 | 15.9 | 81321 |
| Mancos Early Learning Center | PK - PK | 30 | 11.9 | 81328 |
| Mancos Elementary School | KG - 05 | 206 | 12.2 | 81328 |
| Mesa Elementary School | KG - 05 | 375 | 16.3 | 81321 |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | KG - 05 | 26 | 13 | 81331 |
| Teddy Bear Preschool | PK - PK | 65 | null | 81323 |
Middle Schools near Cortez CO , 81321
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Middle School | 06 - 08 | 589 | 14.7 | 81321 |
| Dolores Middle School | 06 - 08 | 182 | 14 | 81323 |
| Mancos Middle School | 06 - 08 | 106 | 13.6 | 81328 |
High Schools near Cortez CO , 81321
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores High School | 09 - 12 | 211 | 13.5 | 81323 |
| Mancos High School | 09 - 12 | 113 | 14.4 | 81328 |
| Montezuma-Cortez High School | 09 - 12 | 663 | 15.6 | 81321 |
Ungraded Schools near Cortez CO , 81321
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Southwest Open Charter School | 09 - 12 | 168 | 18.3 | 81321 |
