Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO

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Fort Lewis College - Durango, CO

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A prestigious southern Colorado institution surrounded by the magnificent beauty of the Rockies

Public Rural Liberal Arts Small Mountains Scenic Nature Outdoors Skyhawks

Tracing its origins back to the late 19th century, the institution now known as Fort Lewis College has a fascinating history as a military installation that developed into a school designed to serve the local Native American population. While widely known today as a liberal arts school, Fort Lewis College also distinguishes itself with its nationally ranked programs in business and engineering.

Fort Lewis College is a major fixture of Durango, a small town in southwest Colorado between the San Juan National Forest and the Southern Ute Reservation. The campus sits a few blocks east of the city center, a vibrant Main Street district packed with popular restaurants, bars, art galleries, coffeehouses, and entertainment venues of every description.

The nearby mountains provide stunning scenery and offer terrific opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and an endless variety of other outdoor activities.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Durango, CO is $1,356 for a studio, $1,548 for one bedroom, $1,861 for two bedrooms, and $2,809 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Durango has increased by 6.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 303 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,356/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 565 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,548/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 798 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,861/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,060 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,809/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

425 Students

8
out of 10

Animas Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

188 Students

7
out of 10

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

5
out of 10

Needham Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

388 Students

5
out of 10

Florida Mesa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

278 Students

5
out of 10

Escalante Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

534 Students

5
out of 10

Miller Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

415 Students

5
out of 10

Southwest Colorado E-School

Public

Grades 6-12

40 Students

4
out of 10

District 9-R Shared School

Public

Grades K-12

156 Students

Rating Unavailable

Durango High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,369 Students

7
out of 10

Southwest Colorado E-School

Public

Grades 6-12

40 Students

4
out of 10

Durango Big Picture High School

Public

Grades 9-12

86 Students

2
out of 10

District 9-R Shared School

Public

Grades K-12

156 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chapman Ski Hill
  • Durango Discovery Kids
  • Durango Nature Studies
  • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Airports

  • Durango-La Plata County

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