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Quiet living near Durango
Located about 9 miles outside of downtown, Durango West is a quiet residential area with a community feel. “It’s a different vibe from downtown Durango with a mix of retirees and families,” says Deven Meininger of The Wells Group of Durango, who has a decade of experience in the area. “Once a year, all the neighbors get together and have a huge community garage sale, and every time I’m showing a house, people are out and about walking their dogs. It’s just very friendly.” The neighborhood enjoys the quiet of being miles away from the traffic associated with downtown and there’s very little crime in Durango West compared to the national average. The neighborhood scores a 1 on the CAP Index, compared to the U.S. average of 4.
Located 9 miles west of Durango, Durango West is a quiet residential area.
Durango West is a quiet residential area in the forest with plenty of home styles.
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Craftsman, tri-level and ranches from the 1970s-90s
Durango West offers a little bit of everything, with home styles ranging from ranchers to modern mountain Craftsman to tri-level builds. Prices range from $450,000 to $$750,000 for 20th century builds, while some large homes with acreage can be up to $1.6 million. “The price point is at a spot where you get more bang for your buck than most parts of town,” says Meininger. “It’s also a lot of primary homeowners compared to some parts of Durango.” Homes are spread out and feature front and backyards where wildlife may make itself at home. Many houses feature multicar garages and private driveways. There are no sidewalks in the neighborhood, but the quiet roads are shaded by mature pine trees. The pines, along with Durango’s dry summers, make wildfire insurance a necessity.
Houses range from Craftsman style to ranchers to tri-level builds.
Residents of Durango West enjoy the large pine trees and mature forest around the area.
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Fun at Lake Nighthorse and Hesperus Ski Area
Residents can go to Durango West Playground, the only park in the neighborhood. It features a playground and a grassy area for open play. Lake Nighthorse sits 11 miles southeast of the neighborhood and is a popular spot in the summer. The man-made lake opened in 2018 and offers nearly 1,500 acres of recreation, including fishing, boating and swimming. During the winter, residents head five miles up Route 160 to the Hesperus Ski Area. Hesperus features 26 ski runs with beginner, intermediate and expert levels. Skiers and snowboarders can rent gear at the mountain.
A kayaker enjoys a sunny day on the crystal clear waters of Nighthorse Lake.
During the winter, residents can head just five miles up Route 160 to the Hesperus Ski Area.
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Durango High passes the test
Kids in the neighborhood go to Durango School District 9-R, beginning at Park Elementary School. Park holds a B-plus grade on Niche and is ranked as the top public elementary school in La Plata County. Next, kids go to the B-rated Escalante Middle School. Teens attend Durango High School, which has an A-minus grade. It’s about 9 miles from Durango West to Durango High School, but the school has bus routes all throughout La Plata County. Durango High students can join the mountain biking or alpine skiing teams.
Kids head to Park Elementary School, which has a B-plus Niche grade.
Durango High School is a Public High School which earned an A-minus from Niche.
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Close to Route 160
Durango West does not feature any public transportation, so a car is necessary. The neighborhood is intersected by Route 160, which provides quick access to Durango in 9 miles, which is usually under 20 minutes of driving time in normal conditions. In addition, 160 links with Route 550 running north to ski towns like Purgatory and Pagosa Springs. The Durango-La Plata Airport is about 20 miles away and has flights to Denver, Dallas and Phoenix.
Route 160 provides access to Downtown Durango in 9 miles, typically about 15 minutes away.
Durango-La Plata Airport is 20 miles away with daily flights to Denver and Dallas.
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Dining at Kennebec Cafe
Durango West is strictly residential, and the closest restaurant is the Kennebec Café, 4 miles west of the neighborhood on Route 160. In the style of a European café with intimate seating and local art-filled walls, the reservations-only restaurant serves meat and seafood, house-made pasta and signature desserts. Courtyard seating is available in the summer. For more dining options, locals take Route 160 9 miles into downtown Durango. Main Avenue is Durango’s food epicenter, with upscale American, Italian and Asian options. While downtown, residents can stop into Albertsons for groceries. “A lot of people don’t just commute for a night out or groceries, but also for work,” says Meininger.
Enjoy fine dining at Kennebec Café the neighborhood’s closest restaurant 4 miles away.
Many shops and restaurants can be found along Main Ave in Durango just 15 minutes away.
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Parks in this Area
Durango West Playground
DW2 Basketball & Tennis Courts
Lake Nighthorse
Hesperus Ski Area
Animas River Trail
Parque de Vida
Centennial Park
Veterans Park
Hawkins Preserve
Transit
Airport
Durango-La Plata County
34 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Durango West
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Durango West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Durango West, Durango sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Durango West, Durango over the last 12 months is $662,500, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,379
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,848
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,633
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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