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Basalt, Colorado

town · Eagle County (primary) , Pitkin County

At a glance

4,335
Population
$1,180,300
Median home value (all homes)
289% above U.S. median
$1,440,732
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,257/mo
Median rent
67% above U.S. median
$105,855
Median household income
35% above U.S. median
26.7 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
19.01%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 183 — 83% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing307% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost6% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college82 mi
Nearest technical college71 mi
High school graduates99.2%
College graduates57.2%

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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