Market insights · Colorado
San Miguel County, CO: growth, migration and housing
San Miguel County has 7,753 residents, down 3.7% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 322 households moved in and 370 moved out (-48 net), bringing in a net $0.2M of income. Median household income is $79,024, the median home $720,700 and median rent $1,149 a month.
In Colorado: 56th of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 55th of 60 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 28th of 64 counties for median household income · 7th of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to San Miguel County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose County, CO | 21 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving San Miguel County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose County, CO | 40 | $3.2M |
| Ouray County, CO | 23 | $5.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.