Colorado
Aspen is a small city in Colorado with a population of 6,862. Residents earn $78,636 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Aspen receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Aspen has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Aspen is $78,636, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Aspen is $1,375,000, making it a premium housing market at 388% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,897 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 17.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Aspen is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,241 per 100,000, 116% above the national average.
Aspen is a highly educated community — 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Aspen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches, including 170.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 82.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,636 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $111,266 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,503 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $308,320 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,084 |
| County GDP | $3,847M |
| Restaurants | 168 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 228 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $18,658 |
| 433% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.36% |
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $1,375,000 |
| 388% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $3,362,252 |
| Median List Price | $3,550,000 |
| Median List Price | $3,550,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $2,900 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.8% |
| Price Drops | 7.6% |
| Inventory | 158 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,897 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $17,917 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $18,658 |
| 433% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.36% |
| Obesity | 20.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.7% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 3,488/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Total Violent | 103.8/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 59.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.5/100K |
| Total Property | 4,240.8/100K |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 281.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,870.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.5 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 170.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,926 ft (2,416 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1952°N, 106.8368°W |
| County FIPS | 08097 |
Winner: Democrat by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 45 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 45 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 168 |
| Retail Stores | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |