Vail, CO

Colorado · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
4,729 Population
$103,705 Median Income
$1,040,100 Home Value
$1,610 Median Rent
38°F Avg Temperature
188 Violent Crime / 100K
49.5 yrs Median Age
68.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
4.5
Economy
1.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population4,729
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 87.0%

Economy

4.5/5
Median Income$103,705
Per Capita Income$97,791
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty Rate5.2%
County GDP$4,341M

Housing

1.0/5
Home Value (Census)$1,040,100
Zillow Value$1,734,310
Median Rent$1,610
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,429

Health

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes6.0%
Depression21.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime188/100K
Property Crime4,966/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft169.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Jan / Jul18° / 59°
Rain22 in/yr
Snow189 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+68.4%
High School+99.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute19 min
Work From Home12.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations33

How Vail Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$103,705
Home Value$1,040,100
Median Rent$1,610
Poverty Rate5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+68.4%
Unemployment5.1%
Violent Crime188.1 /100K
Avg Temperature37.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,729
Population Density1,004 per sq mi
Median Age49.5 years
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87% Hispanic 0.4% Other 12.6%
White87.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.6%

Language

English Only93.4%
Spanish Speakers6.6%
English 93.4% Spanish 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.7%
Health Insurance91.0%

Income

38% above avg
Median Household Income$103,705
Per Capita Income$97,791
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,093
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$124,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Poverty Rate5.2%
Total Establishments (County)2,515
County GDP$4,341M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation293
Healthcare Facilities117
Retail Stores313
Manufacturing22
Total Establishments2,515

Industry Mix

Restaurants 293 Healthcare 117 Retail 313 Manufacturing 22

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$124,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,616

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.0 min
Work From Home12.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

269% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,040,100
Zillow Home Value Index$1,734,310

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,145,000
Price Per Sq Ft$1,492
Homes Sold (month)14
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops13.6%
Active Inventory103

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.7%

Rental Costs

38% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,610
Zillow Rent Index$3,733

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)$5,616
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.54%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes6.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure21.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity11.6%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.0%
Regular Checkup70.8%
Premature Death Rate4,162 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.4 / 10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)117
Restaurants (County)293

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime188.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape56.4 /100K
Robbery18.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault112.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,966.1 /100K
Burglary413.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,383.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft169.3 /100K
Arson37.6 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

18°F Jan 59°F Jul
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Average37.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation22.4 in
Annual Snowfall189.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation8,242 ft (2,512 m)
Land Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density1,004 per sq mi
Latitude39.6378°
Longitude-106.3625°
County FIPS08117

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.9%
D 67.1%

Democrat +37.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.4%
High School+99.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density1,004 per sq mi
Land Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations33
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)33
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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