The Town FilesAntonito, Colorado
Town in Conejos County · population 647 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,700
- Household income
- $35,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 56.9
Antonito is a town of 647 people in Conejos County, Colorado. The median home is worth $85,700, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks hipper than 90% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 81% of Colorado towns, quieter than 76% of Colorado towns.
How Antonito 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 Antonito is worth $85,700, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $35,083, which is more affordable than 98% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $640 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Antonito | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,700 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $640 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $35,083 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.4% | — |
Who lives in Antonito
| People | Antonito | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 62.6% | 92.9% |
Weather in Antonito
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 5.0°F. About 7.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.7 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 206 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antonito since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 17, 1953 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on July 31, 2014.
Severe weather in Conejos County since 1996
Conejos County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| June 19, 2002 | Fire | DR-1421: Wildfires |
| January 29, 1977 | Drought | EM-3025: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Conejos County
Conejos County had 1,648 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,310 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Antonito itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Public schools in Antonito
3 public schools with 182 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Elementary School | PK-6 | 105 | 10.5 |
| Antonito High School | 9-12 | 51 | 12.8 |
| Antonito Middle School | 7-8 | 26 | 8.7 |
Towns near Antonito
- Manassa, CO7.9 mi · 947 people · home $209,300
- Sanford, CO13.9 mi · 879 people · home $171,700
- La Jara, CO13.9 mi · 730 people · home $141,700
- Alamosa, CO28.5 mi · 9,806 people · home $225,200
- Alamosa East, CO29.2 mi · 1,453 people · home $264,400
Antonito questions
Is Antonito, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Antonito scores better for retirees than 67% of Colorado towns and quieter than 76%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.9).
How much does a house cost in Antonito?
The median owner-occupied home in Antonito is valued at $85,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,083, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $640 a month.
What is the weather like in Antonito?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 5.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 7.8 inches of precipitation a year and 29.7 inches of snow.
Does Antonito get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antonito since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 17, 1953. 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)