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Aspen
  • Town in Colorado

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A+

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Aspen is a town in Colorado with a population of 7,019. Aspen is in Pitkin County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Aspen offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Aspen there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Aspen and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Aspen are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$558,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,622
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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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
  • Assault
    115.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    86.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    202.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,822
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    86.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    6%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    22%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Aspen

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$89,625
National
$69,021

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