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Monte Vista, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Monte Vista, CO (Rio Grande County) — Census median home value $204,500, county listing prices up about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for Monte Vista houses and the broader area.
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Monte Vista, CO is in Rio Grande County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Monte Vista and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,178, with a median household income of $49,339. Census data puts the median value of houses in Monte Vista at $204,500.
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Market overview
Monte Vista housing market
Monte Vista is in Rio Grande County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Monte Vista and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$204,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,178
Median household income
$49,339
County price trend (2025)
5.15% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Monte Vista market snapshot
Population
4,178
County
Rio Grande County
Median Household Income
$49,339
Median Home Value (city)
$204,500
Median Gross Rent
$657/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Monte Vista's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $204,500.
County Price Trend
Rio Grande County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.15% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Monte Vista has an estimated population of 4,178 and a median household income of $49,339, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Monte Vista's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Rio Grande County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Monte Vista.
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Nearby communities include Center, Del Norte, Gerrard, Alpine, South Fork.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Alamosa (~16.6 mi), Alamosa East (~18.4 mi), Hooper (~18.9 mi), Capulin (~20.6 mi), La Jara (~23.5 mi), Sanford (~26.1 mi), Romeo (~29.5 mi), Manassa (~30.3 mi), Moffat (~32.3 mi), Conejos (~34.7 mi), Saguache (~35.1 mi), Antonito (~35.5 mi), Crestone (~37.9 mi), City of Creede (~46.3 mi), Bonanza (~49.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Monte Vista data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,178
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$204,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,339
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$657
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.15%
Census place type
city
County
Rio Grande County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
0851635
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Monte Vista
Schools
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 — 6 schools, 1,033 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Rio Grande addresses may be served by Monte Vista School District No. C-8, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Monte Vista FAQ
What are houses worth in Monte Vista, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Monte Vista at $204,500.
How much do houses cost in Monte Vista, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Monte Vista, Census ACS data shows a median value of $204,500. Active listing prices in Rio Grande County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Monte Vista, CO?
Monte Vista houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Rio Grande County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Monte Vista, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Monte Vista's population at approximately 4,178.
What's the median rent in Monte Vista, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Monte Vista at approximately $657 per month.
What is the median household income in Monte Vista, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Monte Vista at approximately $49,339.
Is the Monte Vista housing market growing?
Rio Grande County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.15% annual change in 2025.
Is Monte Vista, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Monte Vista's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Monte Vista, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Monte Vista School District No. C-8 for many Monte Vista addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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