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Pueblo, CO

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Bask in this charming community’s historic roots on the river

Suburban Historic Artistic Active Scenic Riverside Affordable

Located about 45 miles south of Colorado Springs, Pueblo is a vibrant town rich in history, art, and community. The Pueblo Arkansas Riverwalk in beautiful downtown Pueblo is the go-to spot for tourists and residents alike. Pueblo Riverwalk hosts many great festivals all year round, celebrating the arts as well as the history of Pueblo. A bevy of specialty museums in downtown also celebrate Pueblo’s storied past, including the El Pueblo History Museum, Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center, and Buell Children’s Museum. Specialty boutiques in downtown provide a range of shopping opportunities in addition to Pueblo Mall.

Gateway Park, Mineral Palace Park, and Lake Pueblo State Park offer endless options for outdoor recreation in town. The Pueblo Zoo is a popular area attraction, with more than 400 animals, hands-on exhibits, and a feeding area. Golfers have their choice of Elmwood Golf Course, Pueblo Country Club, and Walking Stick Golf Course to practice their game.

Pueblo is proud to house Colorado State University-Pueblo with its beautiful campus and numerous educational opportunities. Pueblo also contains the Colorado State Fairgrounds, hosting the fair every year. Quick access to I-25 and U.S. 50 connects Pueblo to all kinds of activities and amenities in Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Rocky Mountains.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pueblo, CO is $794 for a studio, $979 for one bedroom, $1,178 for two bedrooms, and $1,317 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pueblo has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$979/month
605 Sq Ft
House
$1,894/month
1,406 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Pueblo, CO is 5.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pueblo is 12.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $794 - $1,354. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 1.5% less for utilities, and 12.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

49

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

Minnequa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

293 Students

8
out of 10

Haaff Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

288 Students

7
out of 10

Irving Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

349 Students

6
out of 10

Goodnight Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

587 Students

5
out of 10

North Mesa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

5
out of 10

Goodnight Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

587 Students

5
out of 10

Pleasant View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

387 Students

5
out of 10

Vineland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

313 Students

5
out of 10

W H Heaton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

3
out of 10

Roncalli Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

293 Students

3
out of 10

Pueblo County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,219 Students

6
out of 10

South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,059 Students

3
out of 10

East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,000 Students

3
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

971 Students

3
out of 10

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

840 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buell Children's Museum
  • Pueblo Zoo
  • Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo
  • Pike San Isabel NF
  • Lake Pueblo State Park

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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 2025.