Should You Live in Town or Out of Town in Durango, Colorado? (Video)
Moving to Durango? One of the biggest decisions isn’t just which house to buy. It’s whether to live in town or choose a more rural property outside Durango. This video breaks down what each is really like.
Living in town
In town can mean walkability, restaurants, the Animas River Trail, easier access to schools and services, city utilities and a more convenient daily routine.
Living outside Durango
Rural Southwest Colorado can offer acreage, privacy, mountain views, horse properties, barns, shops and more space. The video covers the Animas Valley, Florida Mesa, Bayfield and the Pine River Valley, Hesperus, Breen and the corridor north toward Purgatory Resort. It also covers the extra things rural buyers need to understand.
What rural buyers should check
- Wells, septic systems and irrigation
- Private and county road maintenance
- Snow removal and winter driving
- Driveway exposure and winter sunlight
- Propane, utilities and internet
- Wildfire and insurance considerations
- What rural living is like through all four seasons
The biggest mistake
One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is choosing a property based entirely on the house. Around Durango, you’re also buying the road, the elevation, the water situation, the winter exposure, the access and the lifestyle that come with the property. There isn’t one best place to live. The right location depends on how you want to live.
Keep reading
For the written breakdown, read Living In Town vs Out of Town in Durango: The Real Tradeoffs, our Durango neighborhoods guide, and Durango vs Bayfield vs Pagosa Springs vs Cortez.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to live in Durango or outside it?
It depends on how you want to live. In town offers convenience and walkability. Outside town offers space, privacy and acreage, with more to research on roads, water and winter access.
Which areas does the video cover?
The Animas Valley, Florida Mesa, Bayfield, the Pine River Valley, Hesperus, Breen and the corridor toward Purgatory Resort.
Relocating to Durango? Call Blackmore Group Realty at (970) 444-2431 and we’ll help you find the community that fits.