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Rocky Ford, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rocky Ford, CO (Otero County) — Census median home value $126,100, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Rocky Ford houses and the broader area.
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Rocky Ford, CO is in Otero County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Rocky Ford and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,843, with a median household income of $35,658. Census data puts the median value of houses in Rocky Ford at $126,100.
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Market overview
Rocky Ford housing market
Rocky Ford is in Otero County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rocky Ford and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$126,100
Population (Census ACS)
3,843
Median household income
$35,658
County price trend (2025)
0.46% 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
Rocky Ford market snapshot
Population
3,843
County
Otero County
Median Household Income
$35,658
Median Home Value (city)
$126,100
Median Gross Rent
$756/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rocky Ford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $126,100.
County Price Trend
Otero County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.46% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rocky Ford has an estimated population of 3,843 and a median household income of $35,658, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rocky Ford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% 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 Rocky Ford
County guide: Otero County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rocky Ford.
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Nearby communities include Swink, Manzanola, La Junta Gardens, La Junta, North La Junta, Cheraw, Fowler.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ordway (~12.0 mi), Crowley (~12.4 mi), Sugar City (~13.0 mi), Olney Springs (~14.5 mi), Las Animas (~27.2 mi), Boone (~32.4 mi), Avondale (~36.4 mi), Haswell (~41.1 mi), Hasty (~41.1 mi), Vineland (~42.3 mi), McClave (~47.7 mi), Blende (~48.0 mi), Salt Creek (~48.8 mi), Pueblo (~50.6 mi), Eads (~59.2 mi), Pueblo West (~60.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rocky Ford data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,843
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$126,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,658
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$756
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.46%
Census place type
city
County
Otero County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.68 sq mi
Census GEOID
0865190
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 Rocky Ford
Schools
East Otero School District No. R1 — 4 schools, 1,355 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Otero addresses may be served by East Otero School District No. R1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Rocky Ford FAQ
What are houses worth in Rocky Ford, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rocky Ford at $126,100.
How much do houses cost in Rocky Ford, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Rocky Ford, Census ACS data shows a median value of $126,100. Active listing prices in Otero County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rocky Ford, CO?
Rocky Ford houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Otero 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 Rocky Ford, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rocky Ford's population at approximately 3,843.
What's the median rent in Rocky Ford, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rocky Ford at approximately $756 per month.
What is the median household income in Rocky Ford, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rocky Ford at approximately $35,658.
Is the Rocky Ford housing market growing?
Otero County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.46% annual change in 2025.
Is Rocky Ford, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rocky Ford's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% 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 Rocky Ford, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest East Otero School District No. R1 for many Rocky Ford addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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