Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
20%
Aspen
Aspen, CO Area Guide
Live the lifestyle millions dream of in America’s most famous mountain town
Mountains
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Scenic
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Tourism
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Winter Sports
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Skiing
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Snowboarding
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Nestled in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen combines natural beauty with mountain-town charm at nearly 8,000 feet elevation. This former silver mining town has transformed into a renowned destination that draws visitors year-round. The rental market includes properties ranging from downtown condominiums to homes near Aspen Mountain. While Colorado's overall rental market has seen a 3% year-over-year decline, Aspen's property values consistently rank among the highest in ski resort communities worldwide. Notable areas include the West End, with its preserved Victorian architecture, and the Red Mountain neighborhood, known for panoramic views.
Aspen's 7,004 residents experience mountain living enriched by cultural attractions like the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Aspen Institute, and the Aspen Center for Physics. The downtown area features boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, while outdoor enthusiasts can access four ski areas - Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass. In warmer months, the surrounding mountains offer extensive hiking and biking trails. The town's mining heritage remains visible in its Victorian architecture, including the Wheeler Opera House, which hosts performances throughout the year. The town's transformation began in the 1940s when Walter Paepcke spearheaded initiatives that helped establish Aspen as the mountain destination it is today.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,810
Average: $153,360
Education
5,312
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,333
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aspen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aspen, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
440 Students
Public
Grades K-8
443 Students
Public
Grades K-8
443 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
529 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
- Hallam Lake Nature Preserve
- Toklat
Airports
- Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
- Eagle County Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.