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Hesperus, Colorado · ZIP 81303

Hesperus — ZIP 81303

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Hesperus (81303) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Hesperus. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $718K.

46OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100
Typical home value$718K
Median rent$1,961/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$718K

Median Rent

$1,961/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

323

Violent Crime

51

Property Crime

272

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for La Plata County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
The Juniper SchoolKG–08171
42%
57%
Florida Mesa Elementary SchoolPK–05293
32%
42%
Escalante Middle School06–08461
29%
43%
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolPK–05107
25%
25%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

9,696

Median Income

$88K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 81303 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 81303 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 81303 is approximately $718K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 81303 in Hesperus has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.