Many people who move to Durango come for a visit and just never leave, falling in love with the simple lifestyle, love for the outdoors, and awesome community. While the mountains are rugged and the location is rural, the people are welcoming and always willing to lend a helping hand. 

What’s it like to live in Durango? That answer can change a lot depending on the season. In the summer, your day might start with a pre-work run, bike ride, or walk along one or our world class trail systems. With an average work commute time of 13.9 minutes, it isn’t hard to fill your morning with things you enjoy. At lunch you might walk to one of our favorite eateries, as Durango boasts more restaurants per capita than San Francisco. After work you can expect more outdoor fun, perhaps taking a raft or paddle board down the Animas River or to Lake Nighthorse. Durango loves a good party, and on the weekends you can find the calendar‘s full of family friendly events, festivals, and live music. 

In the Winter, you can still expect plenty of sunshine and limited snow in town. Your weekends might be filled with downhill skiing at Purgatory Resort, backcountry skiing in the San Juan Mountains, or enjoying cross country skiing at the Durango Nordic Center. The winter blues won’t get you down here, because our biggest and most famous winter festival, Snowdown, happens in February.