why so cheap in San Luis Valley SLV (Alamosa, Monte Vista: low income, homes)

[krug]

Been looking at properties in San Luis valley, Alamosa, etc. Why are properties so cheap. I've seen some nice homes on acreages for under 200K. Any reasons besides extreme climate.

[Vision67]

Why cheap? Low demand.

Alamosa and the valley are isolated from populated areas, the coldest part of the state, and surrounded by poverty.

Not many people want to live there.

[ColoGuy]

Lots of wind. Not enough rain. Good jobs are scarce. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The valley is not for everyone. Certainly not for wimps. Plenty of growth so eventually prices will reflect that. This will take a long time since the valley is pretty huge. About 100 miles by 70 miles. Give or take.

It is better than a lot of people like to make it sound. I don't know why some people thrive on picking on the valley. It has plenty of strong points....including affordability.

[McGowdog]

The projected lows for the next few days are -2°, -7°, -4°. Our 30° today has a "realfeel" of 9°.

It is nippy out today. I could imagine the slv is frigid.

[ColoGuy]

Winter nights tend to be cold. Days are usually sunny and warm up alright. Summers are nice. Very rare to hit the 90's in my experience.

It is the winter nights that gives the valley its reputation. I use this wonderful technology called blankets.

[dude1984]

Originally Posted by ColoGuy

Winter nights tend to be cold. Days are usually sunny and warm up alright. Summers are nice. Very rare to hit the 90's in my experience.

It is the winter nights that gives the valley its reputation. I use this wonderful technology called blankets.

What are these blankets you speak of? LOL

There is no economy, money, or demand by the masses to live there. I think the San Luis Valley is awesome. It is my favorite area of Colorado. It feels like another world. It is pretty cool.

[McGowdog]

Today, Alamosa is supposed to warm up to 26°, tomorrow 36°.

This is fall. Wait until you've got snow on the ground and crisp clear dark skies at night. Some folks will be tempted to walk around all day long like a bunch of Linuses.

[TCHP]

The SLV is an example of extremes, and it isn't limited to weather. You have 6-7th generation farm owners who have massive land holdings making very good money and you have the other end of low income service jobs and migrant farm workers. Water rights are also a never ending debate and new comers typically do not fair well in Colorado's historical access privileged system making access difficult, limited, or expensive.

[ColoGuy]

It is a good area for farming and some of them are pretty wealthy.

Water rights? I own eight lots in the valley and know a little about water rights. Every land owner that is off the grid is free to get a well permit and then a well for ordinary household usage. If one is in the mountains, it may be difficult to hit water.

It costs $40,000 to drill a well on my folks land and it tastes like it sat in a tire for years unless the well volume is throttled down. It costs $4,000 here. I like the water situation. The water is of very high quality.

Originally Posted by TCHP

The SLV is an example of extremes, and it isn't limited to weather. You have 6-7th generation farm owners who have massive land holdings making very good money and you have the other end of low income service jobs and migrant farm workers. Water rights are also a never ending debate and new comers typically do not fair well in Colorado's historical access privileged system making access difficult, limited, or expensive.

[McGowdog]

Wonder where in the valley you live. By Ft. Garland or Monte Vista or Antonio or Center or Alamosa or Sargent or Del Snorte? South Fork or Creede?

Anywho, you should tell us where all the good Mexican restaurants are in the area. I've had good food in Fort Garland and Monte Vista recently.