Basalt, CO

Colorado · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
3,995 Population
$106,000 Median Income
$1,148,100 Home Value
$2,188 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
26 Violent Crime / 100K
43.6 yrs Median Age
59.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
5.0
Economy
1.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population3,995
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,978/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89.7%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita Income$67,402
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate2.0%
County GDP$5,011M

Housing

1.0/5
Home Value (Census)$1,148,100
Zillow Value$1,399,878
Median Rent$2,188
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,429

Health

Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.8%
Depression22.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime26/100K
Property Crime2,021/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft181.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Jan / Jul22° / 65°
Rain15 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+99.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Work From Home8.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations12

How Basalt Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$106,000
Home Value$1,148,100
Median Rent$2,188
Poverty Rate2.0%
Bachelor's Degree+59.3%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime25.9 /100K
Avg Temperature42.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,995
Population Density1,978 per sq mi
Median Age43.6 years
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.7% Black 0.6% Hispanic 0.5% Other 9.2%
White89.7%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.2%

Language

English Only86.2%
Spanish Speakers13.8%
English 86.2% Spanish 13.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.4%
Health Insurance97.2%

Income

41% above avg
Median Household Income$106,000
Per Capita Income$67,402
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,241
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$94,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate2.0%
Total Establishments (County)3,052
County GDP$5,011M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation228
Healthcare Facilities183
Retail Stores257
Manufacturing42
Total Establishments3,052

Industry Mix

Restaurants 228 Healthcare 183 Retail 257 Manufacturing 42

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$94,076
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,523

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.6 min
Work From Home8.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

307% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,148,100
Zillow Home Value Index$1,399,878

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$998,000
Price Per Sq Ft$728
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio91.7%
Price Drops8.2%
Active Inventory49

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.2%

Rental Costs

88% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,188
Zillow Rent Index$5,050

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,523
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.39%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure22.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity14.2%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.2%
Regular Checkup70.3%
Premature Death Rate6,090 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)183
Restaurants (County)228

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime25.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape25.9 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,021.3 /100K
Burglary155.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,684.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft181.4 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

22°F Jan 65°F Jul
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Average42.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation14.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Land Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,978 per sq mi
Latitude39.3686°
Longitude-107.0488°
County FIPS08045

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.7%
D 49.8%

Democrat +2.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.3%
High School+99.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density1,978 per sq mi
Land Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations12
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)13
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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