Aspen, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,862 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
68.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,636 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,375,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,160 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,663 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pitkin County
1
Rifle Urban Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pitkin County
4
Rifle Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 19
Feb 1 18 21
Mar 1 22 27
Apr 1 19 35
May 1 7 44
Jun 1 1 53
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 2 0 57
Sep 1 1 50
Oct 1 9 39
Nov 1 18 27
Dec 1 19 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 10%

Schools

Aspen Elementary School
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
Aspen Pre-School
<1 miles, W
Aspen High School
<1 miles, W 4.6 star
Aspen Middle School
<1 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
36 miles, NW 1.9 star
Western Colorado University
45 miles, SW 1.9 star
Technical College of the Rockies
73 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Valley View Hospital Association
35 miles, NW 4.1 star
Vail Health Hospital
39 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
31 miles, N 1.4 star
Montrose Regional Airport
74 miles, W 1 star