Housing in La Jara, CO
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$205,595
La Jara vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. La Jara is highlighted.
Median Home Value
36th%ilemost expensive$134,400show rank
Median Rent
16th%ilemost expensive rent$692show rank
Rent Burden
66th%ilehighest rent burden21.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$134,400
Median Rent
$692
Total Housing Units
294
Vacancy Rate
15.0%
Owner Occupied
59.2%
Renter Occupied
40.8%
Median Property Tax
$835
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$577
Housing Types
Single Family79.6%
Multi-Family6.1%
Mobile Home14.3%
The median home value in La Jara, CO is $134,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for La Jara is $205,595. The median rent is $692 per month (Census ACS). About 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 294 total housing units.