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Aspen, CO

Aspen, CO.

Population: 9,068 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Aspen, CO is $3.47M — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.70M after a median 84.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $23,908/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$3.47M

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

84.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$3.47M
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+110.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$3.48M
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
$1.70M
Median list price
$949,500
Median price per sqft
$2,121
1-year sale-price change
+21.6%
Median days on market
84.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
93.1%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
+4.3%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$23,908/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Aspen Elementary School, Aspen Middle School, Aspen High School, Aspen Preschool

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
California Gulch (22.1 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
41.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.5 in
Annual snowfall
169.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°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)
3,687
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,081

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Curecanti National Recreation Area (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
17.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,075
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

AspenState medianUS median
Median home value$3.47M$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$1.70M$495,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$23,908/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,075$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 Aspen, CO?
$3.47M.
What is the median sale price in Aspen, CO?
$1.70M.
How long do homes take to sell in Aspen, CO?
Median days on market: 84.5 days.
What is typical rent in Aspen, CO?
Typical rent: $23,908/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Aspen, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
Is Aspen, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Aspen, CO?
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 Aspen, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Aspen, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Aspen, CO?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Aspen, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Aspen, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 13. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Aspen, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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