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Pagosa Springs, CO Area Guide

An undiscovered oasis in the mountains

Hot Springs Outdoor Activities Mountains Forest Ski Resorts

Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and spectacular national forests, Pagosa Springs offers some stunning scenery and some fantastic destinations -- Chimney Rock National Monument, the Wolf Creek Ski Area, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park, and Mesa Verde National Park are all nearby. The San Juan River -- known for its trout fishing -- winds through the heart of the city. With its postcard-worthy beauty and variety of outdoor activities that range from fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping in the summer to skiing, sledding, tubing, and snowboarding in winter, Pagosa Springs is terrific. Add in what the city is famous for -- its hot springs -- and the town's draw only intensifies.

Visitors to Pagosa Springs enjoy the Overlook Mineral Hot Springs Spa, the Springs Resort and Spa, and the Healing Waters Resort and Spa. And while it may be impossible to explore all three million acres of national forest surrounding Pagosa Springs, many choose to view it from above -- hot air ballooning is a popular activity. For those who prefer to stay on the ground, Pagosa Springs is home to a variety of art galleries, studios, theaters, and museums. Some terrific destinations include the Pagosa Spring Center for the Arts Gallery, the Pagosa Art Co-Op, the Pagosa Springs History Museum, and the Fred Harman Art Museum.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pagosa Springs, CO is $967 for a studio, $1,165 for one bedroom, $1,682 for two bedrooms, and $1,883 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pagosa Springs has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,165/month
430 Sq Ft
House
$2,766/month
1,782 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Pagosa Springs Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

511 Students

Pagosa Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

521 Students

Pagosa Springs Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

511 Students

Pagosa Springs High School

Public

Grades 9-12

475 Students

San Juan Mountain School

Public

Grades 9-12

46 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.