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Snowmass, CO — ZIP 81654

Population: 1,431 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 81654 (Snowmass, CO) is $2.83M — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.81M after a median 44 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.83M

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.83M
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+30.8%
5-year appreciation
+62.6%
10-year appreciation
+167.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$2.89M
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.81M
Median list price
$2.95M
Median price per sqft
$985
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
90.7%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+4.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Standard Mine (22.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
120
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
51

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,348
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,632

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Curecanti National Recreation Area (53 mi)
National parks include
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Aspen Gliderport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
60
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-169 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
15.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,869
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,210
Average weekly wage
$1,456
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 81654State medianUS median
Median home value$2.83M$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$2.81M$495,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,869$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 81654?
$2.83M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 81654?
$2.81M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 81654?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 81654?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,657/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 81654?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
Is ZIP 81654 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 81654?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 81654?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 81654?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 81654 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 81654?
Good. Median AQI: 13. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 81654?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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