Aspen Park, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Aspen Park is a small town in Colorado with a population of 724. Residents earn $104,732 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
724 Population 294/sq mi density
$104,732 Median Income $67,504 per capita
$654,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$104,732 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$654,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,732
39% higher than US avg
Home Value $654,600
132% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.2%
73% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.9%
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Aspen Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population724
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,732
Per Capita$67,504
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Commute27 min

Housing

B
Home Value$654,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation8,103 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Libraries12

Is Aspen Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aspen Park receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Aspen Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aspen Park is $104,732, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Aspen Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aspen Park is $654,600, making it a premium housing market at 132% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Aspen Park is a highly educated community — 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Aspen Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches, including 80.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Aspen Park has a population of 724 with a density of 294 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

724
Total Population
294
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Aspen Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Aspen Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aspen Park is $104,732, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Aspen Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,732
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,504
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
IRS Avg AGI$107,402

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,019
County GDP$46,223M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,324
Healthcare1,980
Retail1,801
Manufacturing459

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Aspen Park is $654,600, 132% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$654,600
132% above US avg
Median List Price$625,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$625,000
$/Sq Ft$327
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Rate0.75%
In Aspen Park, 21.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 11.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Aspen Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.9%
32% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure23.6%
Asthma11.8%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity11.0%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.9%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,980

Crime Rates: Aspen Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Aspen Park has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall80.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,103 ft (2,470 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates39.5427°N, 105.2963°W
County FIPS08059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 58.3%

Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.2%
73% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities1,980
Restaurants1,324
Retail Stores1,801

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Work from Home18.4%

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