At a Glance
Median Income
$103,705
$97,791 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,100
Zillow: $1,734,310
Median Rent
$1,610/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
4,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.4%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Vail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vail 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
Vail residents earn a median household income of $103,705 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,791. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vail is $1,040,100 , 269% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,734,310. Median rent is $1,610/month, with 29.9% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Vail reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,966/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.4% of adults in Vail hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vail has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,729
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,705
Per Capita$97,791
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
F
Home Value$1,040,100
Rent$1,610
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$1,734,310
Housing Units7,206
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property4,966/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary414/100K
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8,242 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.4%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Vail was founded in 1966.
The median home in Vail was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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