Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Glenwood Springs, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,174
Population
10,558
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Delight in endless natural beauty and outdoor recreation
Scenic
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Riverside
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Active
Located where the Roaring Fork River meets the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is known for its famous hot springs. Among the famous hot springs is the world’s largest outdoor mineral pool, Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, which is filled with healing thermal water and stretches more than two city blocks in length.
Outdoor recreation abounds in Glenwood Springs: residents and visitors alike can hike the scenic Hanging Lake Trail, go rafting on the Colorado River, seek thrills at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, ski the slopes at Sunlight Mountain Resort, and take a dip in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Glenwood Springs contains a historic downtown area brimming with cultural and dining destinations that make Glenwood Springs a vibrant, artistic small town. Glenwood Springs is also the site of Strawberry Days, the oldest continuously held civic celebration west of the Mississippi River.
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Glenwood Springs visitors and residents can enjoy a day on the Colorado River.
Home sizes and styles vary widely in Glenwood Springs.
Glenwood Springs has three hot springs options including Yampah Hot Springs and Vapor Caves.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,018
Average: $99,462
Education
4,310
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,329
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glenwood Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Glenwood Springs, CO is $2,174 for one bedroom, $2,703 for two bedrooms, and $3,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glenwood Springs has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,174/month
672 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Glenwood Springs, CO is 15.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Glenwood Springs is 50.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $3,438. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glenwood Springs, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
392 Students
Public
Grades K-8
389 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
383 Students
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Public
Grades K-8
389 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
383 Students
Glenwood Springs Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
408 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,032 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
169 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- White River National Forest
- Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
- Glenwood Canyon Zipline Adventures
- Sunlight Mountain Ski Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Eagle County Regional
- Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
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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 June 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.