The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81140 sells for about $233,100, or $193 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 81140 — La Jara
The housing market in 81140 is characterized by low inventory and modest price growth, typical of a rural Colorado community. Sales activity remains limited, with the market functioning primarily for local residents rather than speculative investment. Prices are stable, reflecting the broader economic conditions of the San Luis Valley.
This ZIP is best suited for local agricultural workers, families seeking a rural lifestyle, and those looking for affordable entry-level housing in the San Luis Valley.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 19.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 81140, Conejos County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the North Conejos School District, which provides rural educational services to the La Jara community.
The region faces typical high-altitude climate risks, including wildfire potential and seasonal winter weather, with standard insurance requirements for rural Colorado properties.
The local economy is driven by agriculture and public sector employment, with limited large-scale commercial development momentum in this rural ZIP code.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby towns like Alamosa for major employment and services.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and proximity to the San Luis Valley's natural landscapes and public lands.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a reliance on single-family housing stock.
The economy is heavily anchored in agriculture, ranching, and local government services within the San Luis Valley.
Transportation is entirely reliant on regional highway corridors, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently under construction or approved in this rural ZIP code.
The Conejos County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle per Colorado state law.
Parcels are subject to North Conejos School District levies and various local water and fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge4.712.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The expansive valley provides the primary backdrop for outdoor recreation and regional scenery.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.