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Glenwood Springs, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
Glenwood Springs, CO
At a Glance
How Glenwood Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenwood Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Glenwood Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Glenwood Springs residents earn a median household income of $87,000 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,983. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glenwood Springs is $592,000 , 110% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $854,543. Median rent is $1,717/month, with 30.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Glenwood Springs reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,677/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Glenwood Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenwood Springs has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.