Demographics of Durango: Who Lives Here in 2026?

okay so durango in 2026 is not what you think. it's not just mountain bros and retirees. the census nerds say the median age here is 33, which is wild because i was expecting 50. there's a huge chunk of remote workers now, like 42% of the population works from home or runs some kind of online hustle. rent's gone up like 18% since 2020, so if you're thinking of moving here, good luck finding anything under $1,500 for a one-bedroom. but hey, the job market's got some weird pockets-outdoor gear startups, craft breweries, and surprisingly, a lot of digital marketing gigs. safety-wise, it's chill. violent crime is basically nonexistent, but bike theft? that's the real epidemic.

right now it's snowing sideways and the locals are either skiing or complaining about the snow. if you drive an hour, you hit *telluride, which is basically durango's bougie cousin. two hours gets you to santa fe, which is durango's artsy aunt. and if you fly out of durango-la plata county airport, you're basically taking a 12-seat prop plane to denver, so buckle up.

overheard at the coffee shop: "everyone here either owns a dog or a brewery. sometimes both." and another gem: "if you move here for the 'vibe,' you'll be priced out by june."

random tips from a local who's been here too long:
- check out steamworks brewing co. for legit beer and people-watching
- main avenue is where the rent's high and the kombucha's cold
- animas river trail is free therapy, but watch out for unleashed dogs
- durango farmers market on saturdays is peak small-town chaos

if you want the real dirt, hit up the durango subreddit or scroll through yelp durango* reviews. and for the love of god, don't call it "d-town." nobody says that.

reddit link | yelp durango | tripadvisor durango

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