Cost of Living in Snowmass Village, CO

Population 3,048 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

403
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $1.7 million, the typical home in Snowmass Village costs about 6× the national median, a premium characteristic of resort and luxury markets rather than primary-residence metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Snowmass Village lies roughly 105 miles west of the nearest major metro, Lakewood. Median home values run roughly 219% higher than Lakewood's $548,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 573
Rent 148

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Snowmass Village

The median home value in Snowmass Village is $1,748,000 — 473% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,951/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,559/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. The climate averages highs of 57.4°F and lows of 28.3°F. Overall, Snowmass Village has a cost of living index of 403 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 303% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,748,000
473% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$235,461
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,951/mo
48% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,300/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
74.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 71.0%
Renter-occupied 29.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,951
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,565/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
40.7%
Carpooled
7.9%
Public transit
26.2%
Walked
4.5%
Work from home
20.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$107,559
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$112,781
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.7%
Graduate degree 37.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 58.3
Male median age 58.3
Female median age 58.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.4°F
Avg Low
28.3°F
Annual Precip
14.9"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353846556577828072604534
Low °F 9122128354248474029199
Precip" 1.050.901.031.801.520.881.641.481.431.331.040.82

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 13 — Good
99.2%
Good air days/yr
51
Max AQI recorded
37
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Snowmass Village, CO?

Snowmass Village has a cost index of 403 (100 = national average). It is 303% above the national average.

What is average rent in Snowmass Village, CO?

The median gross rent in Snowmass Village is $1,951 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Snowmass Village?

The median home value in Snowmass Village is $1,748,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Snowmass Village?

The median household income in Snowmass Village is $107,559 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Snowmass Village, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Snowmass Village is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Snowmass Village, CO affordable?

Snowmass Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 403 — about 303% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Snowmass Village?

Snowmass Village has average high temperatures of 57.4°F and average lows of 28.3°F. Annual precipitation is 14.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Snowmass Village at a Glance

Population
3,048
Median Income
$107,559
Home Value
$1,748,000
Median Rent
$1,951/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
57.4°F
Sales Tax
7.8%
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