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Vail, CO

Vail, CO.

Population: 4,835 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vail, CO is $1.88M — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.59M after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,189/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.88M

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.88M
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+106.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$1.89M
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
$1.59M
Median list price
$1.66M
Median price per sqft
$1,164
1-year sale-price change
-39.1%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
132
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
125
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,189/mo
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Red Sandstone Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eagle Mine (10.8 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
38.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
24.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,701
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
875

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
McElroy Airfield (26 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VAIL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-389 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
8.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,149
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,348
Average weekly wage
$1,200
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
131

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

How it compares

VailState medianUS median
Median home value$1.88M$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$1.59M$495,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$4,189/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,149$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 Vail, CO?
$1.88M.
What is the median sale price in Vail, CO?
$1.59M.
How long do homes take to sell in Vail, CO?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Vail, CO?
Typical rent: $4,189/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vail, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
Is Vail, CO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Vail, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vail, CO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vail, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vail, CO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vail, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Vail, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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