Aspen
- Town in Colorado
Town
Aspen
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in Colorado
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 23 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$558,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,622
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault115.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape86.8national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary202.6national 500.1
- Theft2,822national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft86.8national 284
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Jobs
grade B+
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Median Household Income
$89,625
National
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Aspen Reviews
Rating 4.48 out of 5 23 reviews
As someone who grew up here, I take a lot of pride in calling Aspen my hometown. To many people, when they hear Aspen, they think of glitz and glam, rich people, skiing, celebrities and its world famous views. But I always thunk about my childhood and having so much fun here. My family was never or still isn't part of that percent of rich folk, yet we call ourselves ski bums. My parents met working for the skiing company here, and lived in employee housing. Now, it's very difficult to find affordable housing unless you're rich or working for the skiing company, living with roommates. I love being able to experience life here and enjoying the seasons here, but things have slowly been changing with the way things are run here. Millionaires are being pushed out by the billionaires which is unfortunate and a wild thing to say.
Aspen is an amazing place to live. Beautiful views, amazing outdoor activities, and friendly locals. The restaurant scene is world class as well. It is like a tiny little city surrounded by the beauty of the rocky mountains. Really the only problem with it is the skyrocketing housing market. It has become impossible for most of aspens work force to live even close to the city, and even then still need to have 4 roommates to afford it. We need more rent controlled and subsidized housing to support the workforce that we need to provide service to our guests
It's the most incredible town! The entire roaring fork valley is wonderful. Extremely safe, tons of outdoor actives, great transportation system, high caliber schools. Lots to do for a mountain town..
But the prices.. no, the median home price is not in the 600ks.. THIS IS GROSSLY WRONG. It is in the millions, the average sold home price in 2019 was in the 2 million range. It's almost impossible to find affordable housing here. If you've got that locked down you're set. They do have employee housing but it's almost impossible to secure.. and if you do, 9/10 times you have to make under a certain income that's nearly impossible (ex. 60k max household income for a two person household.. how did you live here before??)
Everything besides the cost of living here is incredible, but it is very sad for those who love it and want to stay but simply cant afford to even when having a good salaried job..
But the prices.. no, the median home price is not in the 600ks.. THIS IS GROSSLY WRONG. It is in the millions, the average sold home price in 2019 was in the 2 million range. It's almost impossible to find affordable housing here. If you've got that locked down you're set. They do have employee housing but it's almost impossible to secure.. and if you do, 9/10 times you have to make under a certain income that's nearly impossible (ex. 60k max household income for a two person household.. how did you live here before??)
Everything besides the cost of living here is incredible, but it is very sad for those who love it and want to stay but simply cant afford to even when having a good salaried job..