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Vail, Colorado

town · Eagle County

At a glance

4,613
Population
$1,400,700
Median home value (all homes)
362% above U.S. median
$1,743,884
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,606/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$98,893
Median household income
26% above U.S. median
18.2 min
Average commute
97.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 203 — 103% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing379% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost36% 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 college51 mi
Nearest community college64 mi
Nearest technical college65 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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