Pueblo, Colorado
Steel City of the West
U.S. News (2025)
#125 Best Places to Live
AARP (2024)
#18 Best Affordable Places to Retire
WhereAtHome Score
70.8
C-out of 100
Overview
Pueblo offers one of Colorado's most affordable housing markets while providing access to outdoor recreation and mild winters. The historic steel town has been reinventing itself with arts districts, a riverwalk, and growing cannabis industry. Located along the Arkansas River, it provides an affordable alternative to Denver or Colorado Springs.
Key Highlights
- Most affordable Colorado city
- Historic Riverwalk district
- Lake Pueblo State Park
- Mild winters compared to northern CO
- Growing arts and creative scene
- Pueblo Chile capital of the world
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Pueblo County (county-level results)
Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more
Climate
Summer High
92°F
Winter Low
18°F
Annual Rainfall
12"
Sunny Days
243
Amenities & Infrastructure
35+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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