Aspen

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Quality of Life Score

Aspen Information

7500

Total Population

40%

Married Persons

55%

Single Persons

50% (Male)

50% (Female)

8/10

City Rating

The city's scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and recreational opportunities contribute to its high rating.

8.5/10

Overall Value

Aspen offers an upscale lifestyle but with higher living costs, thus offering a unique balance.

10/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Aspen's density is relatively low, contributing to its exclusivity.

1500

Aspen

5500

Vail

City Info

: Aspen, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, is renowned for its luxurious ski resorts, vibrant arts scene, and natural beauty. With a population of approximately 7,500, the city offers a unique blend of high-end living and outdoor adventure.

Residence

Good

Air Quality

70°F

Condition (Average Temp.)

40% (Homes Owned)

40% (Homes Rented)

5% (Homes Vacant)

20 Years

Median Home Age

$1500000

Median Home Price

6%

Home Aappreciation Rate

1%

Annual Property Tax

Weather

60%

Sun

20%

Rain

30%

snow

Residence

In Aspen, air quality is good, weather is sunny (70s-80s °F) and snowy (20s-30s °F), and homes have a median age of 20-30 years. Median home prices are high ($1.5-$2 million+), with 6-8% appreciation. Property taxes are 1-2%, and around 40-50% of homes are owned, with a similar percentage rented. Vacant homes are 5-10%.

Community

Religious Diversity

1%

Baptist

2%

Methodist

1%

Pentecostal

15%

Other Christian

70%

Other

3

Crime Rate (per 100,000)

Democratic

Political Majority

40

Average Age

Community

In Aspen community, Christian affiliations like Baptist, Methodist, and Pentecostal may be around 1-4%. Other Christian denominations could reach 15-20%, with 70-80% representing other faiths or being non-religious. Safety aligns with a crime rate of 3-4 out of 10. The city's appeal to retirees may lead to an average age of 40-50 years. Politically, Aspen leans progressive, with the majority aligned with the Democratic Party.

Locale

2%

Unemployment

Occupation

40%

Management, Business, Art & Sciences

20%

Sales & Office Occupations

15%

Service Occupations

5%

Production, Transportation & Material Moving

5%

Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance

Education

1:12

Student Teacher Ratio

90%

High School Diploma

20%

Some College or Associates Degree

50%

Bachelors Degree

30%

Graduate or Professional Degree

Locale

In Aspen's locale, a diverse job landscape includes low unemployment (2-3%), dominant Management, Business, Art & Sciences roles (40-50%), and strong education with 90%+ High School Diplomas, 20-30% Some College/Associates, 50-60% Bachelor's, and 30-40% Graduate/Professional degrees. Public schools have a 1:12 student-teacher ratio.