Vail, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,729 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
68.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,705 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,040,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,014 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,524 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eagle County
2
Edwards Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eagle County
2
Edwards Urban Area
2
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 20
Feb 1 20 22
Mar 2 26 27
Apr 2 25 35
May 2 9 45
Jun 2 1 53
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 2 0 58
Sep 2 3 50
Oct 1 10 40
Nov 1 20 27
Dec 1 18 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CO State Senate District 8, CO State House District 26, CO
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Schools

Red Sandstone Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Vail Mountain School
2 miles, E • 5 star
Homestake Peak School
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mountain College
52 miles, W • 1.9 star
Colorado School of Mines
61 miles, E • 4.6 star
University of Colorado Boulder
63 miles, E • 3.2 star
Naropa University
64 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Vail Health Hospital
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Yampa Valley Airport
74 miles, N • 1 star
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