Pitkin County, Colorado
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 2% for broadband access
- top 2% for air quality
- bottom 2% for cost of living
Pitkin County is a county in Colorado with about 17,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, air quality, and summer humidity. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websiteaspenpitkin.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.8 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$96k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$70kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$912k100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 2% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.44%better than 91% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax7.81%better than 40% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.17%better than 23% of US counties
Unemployment2.1%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)66°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation19.0 in11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall94.8 inbetter than 2% of US counties
Sunny Days298 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Summer Humidity44°Fbetter than 97% of US counties
Comfortable Days26 daysbetter than 2% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.1better than 45% of US counties
Air Quality13 AQIbetter than 98% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime721/100kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Crime1744/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Community
Population17,32538th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.785th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1088th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+531st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.8%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability9.5/20better than 91% of US counties
Airport Distance130 mibetter than 33% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.9%better than 98% of US counties
Amenities Nearby16.74better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pitkin County an affordable place to live?
- Pitkin County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $70k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pitkin County?
- The median home value in Pitkin County is $912k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pitkin County?
- Median household income in Pitkin County is $96k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pitkin County?
- Median gross rent in Pitkin County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pitkin County safe?
- Pitkin County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 721/100k (better than 54%). Property crime is 1744/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pitkin County?
- Pitkin County averages 66°F in July and 22°F in January, with 19.0 in of annual precipitation and about 298 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pitkin County?
- Public-school quality in Pitkin County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pitkin County?
- The average one-way commute in Pitkin County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)