The Town FilesAlamosa East, Colorado
Community in Alamosa County · population 1,453 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,400
- Household income
- $76,683
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 49.7
Alamosa East is a community of 1,453 people in Alamosa County, Colorado. The median home is worth $264,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Colorado towns, hipper than 96% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 85% of Colorado towns.
How Alamosa East ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alamosa East is worth $264,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $76,683, which is more affordable than 91% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,287 a month. 72.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alamosa East | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,400 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,287 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $76,683 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 72.4% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Alamosa East
| People | Alamosa East | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 15.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 92.9% |
Weather in Alamosa East
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows -0.4°F. About 7.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.0 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 221 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alamosa East since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 1955 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 7, 1986.
Severe weather in Alamosa County since 1996
Alamosa County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | EM-3185: Snow |
| June 19, 2002 | Fire | DR-1421: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Alamosa County
Alamosa County had 8,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Alamosa East itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Towns near Alamosa East
- Alamosa, CO2.0 mi · 9,806 people · home $225,200
- La Jara, CO15.5 mi · 730 people · home $141,700
- Sanford, CO15.5 mi · 879 people · home $171,700
- Monte Vista, CO18.4 mi · 4,247 people · home $224,500
- Manassa, CO21.6 mi · 947 people · home $209,300
- Center, CO24.1 mi · 1,929 people · home $126,000
- Antonito, CO29.2 mi · 647 people · home $85,700
- San Luis, CO29.7 mi · 598 people · home $98,800
Alamosa East questions
Is Alamosa East, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alamosa East scores better for retirees than 44% of Colorado towns and quieter than 40%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.7).
How much does a house cost in Alamosa East?
The median owner-occupied home in Alamosa East is valued at $264,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,683, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,287 a month.
What is the weather like in Alamosa East?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows -0.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 7.3 inches of precipitation a year and 30.0 inches of snow.
Does Alamosa East get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alamosa East since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 1955. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)