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Glenwood Springs, Colorado

city · Garfield County

At a glance

10,241
Population
$619,000
Median home value (all homes)
104% above U.S. median
$870,470
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,867/mo
Median rent
39% above U.S. median
$91,481
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
28.4 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
98.87%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing122% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost0% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Colorado Mountain College 4-year
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college71 mi
Nearest technical college70 mi
High school graduates89.5%
College graduates36.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Glenwood Springs Downtown Development Authority
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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