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Rico, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rico, CO (Dolores County) — Census median home value $545,000, county listing prices up about 12.0% over the past year. Market data for Rico houses and the broader area.
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Rico, CO is in Dolores County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Rico and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 392, with a median household income of $101,250. Census data puts the median value of houses in Rico at $545,000.
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Market overview
Rico housing market
Rico is in Dolores County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rico and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$545,000
Population (Census ACS)
392
Median household income
$101,250
County price trend (2021)
12.03% 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
Rico market snapshot
Population
392
County
Dolores County
Median Household Income
$101,250
Median Home Value (city)
$545,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,711/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+12.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rico's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $545,000.
County Price Trend
Dolores County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.03% annual change in 2021.
Population & Income
Rico has an estimated population of 392 and a median household income of $101,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rico's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% 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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Places around Rico
County guide: Dolores County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rico.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Dolores County and other Colorado communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Dove Creek.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ophir (~15.9 mi), Mountain Village (~19.3 mi), Telluride (~20.9 mi), Sawpit (~21.2 mi), Silverton (~21.7 mi), Placerville (~21.9 mi), Mancos (~27.7 mi), Dolores (~29.6 mi), Norwood (~33.5 mi), Lewis (~36.8 mi), Cortez (~38.0 mi), Redvale (~39.5 mi), Naturita (~46.8 mi), Nucla (~48.8 mi), Towaoc (~50.4 mi), Montrose (~54.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rico data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
392
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$545,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$101,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,711
County FHFA annual change (2021)
12.03%
Census place type
town
County
Dolores County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.68 sq mi
Census GEOID
0864090
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 Rico
Schools
Dolores County School District RE-2J — 2 schools, 263 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dolores addresses may be served by Dolores County School District RE-2J, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Rico FAQ
What are houses worth in Rico, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rico at $545,000.
How much do houses cost in Rico, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Rico, Census ACS data shows a median value of $545,000. Active listing prices in Dolores County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rico, CO?
Rico houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dolores 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 Rico, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rico's population at approximately 392.
What's the median rent in Rico, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rico at approximately $1,711 per month.
What is the median household income in Rico, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rico at approximately $101,250.
Is the Rico housing market growing?
Dolores County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.03% annual change in 2021.
Is Rico, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rico's median home value at about 5.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% 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 Rico, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Dolores County School District RE-2J for many Rico addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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