Aspen, CO
Living in Aspen
Bikeability97
Walkability94
Commute100
Public Transit90
Affordability41
Public Safety87
Airports9
Hospitals88
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.4kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
66%College-Educated
44%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate13%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree46%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van42%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation23%
Walked13%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$636kMedian Home Value-$99k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$216 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more31%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aspen
United States45
Colorado43
Pitkin County8
Property Crime in Aspen
United States48
Colorado55
Pitkin County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 18 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 22 |
| Apr | 36 | 1 | 18 |
| May | 45 | 1 | 8 |
| Jun | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 18 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aspen
Inland Flooding18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aspen, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aspen, CO
Cornerstone Classical School
18 miles, NW
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
22 miles, NW
High Mountain Institute
25 miles, E
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Aspen, CO
Western Colorado University
45 miles, S
Colorado Mesa University
92 miles, W
Colorado School of Mines
94 miles, NE
Taft University System
99 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aspen, CO
Aspen Valley Hospital
0 miles, S
St Vincent General Hospital District
29 miles, E
Valley View Hospital Association
35 miles, NW
Vail Health Hospital
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Aspen, CO
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
3 miles, NW
Eagle County Regional Airport
31 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
46 miles, S
Montrose Regional Airport
74 miles, SW