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Aspen, Colorado

city · Pitkin County

At a glance

6,756
Population
$819,900
Median home value (all homes)
170% above U.S. median
$3,462,308
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,081/mo
Median rent
54% above U.S. median
$74,033
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
14.4 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
1.49%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 149 — 49% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing188% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost49% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college37 mi
Nearest community college92 mi
Nearest technical college74 mi
High school graduates98.8%
College graduates69.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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