At a Glance
Median Income
$78,636
$111,266 per capita
Home Value
$1,375,000
Zillow: $3,437,646
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
3,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.3%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.4%
8.3% smoking rate
How Aspen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aspen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aspen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aspen residents earn a median household income of $78,636 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $111,266. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,084 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aspen is $1,375,000 , 388% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,437,646. Median rent is $1,897/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Aspen reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,005/100K.
Education
68.3% of adults in Aspen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aspen has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population6,862
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,778/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,636
Per Capita$111,266
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,847M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,503
Housing
F
Home Value$1,375,000
Rent$1,897
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$3,437,646
Housing Units6,048
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property3,005/100K
Health
Obesity20.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death3,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation7,926 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Aspen was built in 1985.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.588 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.