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81657

Vail, CO

Total Population
5,051
Median Household Income
$100,846
Median Home Value
$849,200
Median Rent
$1,650

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$100,846
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$849,200
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,650
100% above state median
Median Age
48.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Vail, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 65.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 48.6 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 7.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 5.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$100,846
+34.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.09 people

Total Households
2,421
Family Households
41.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
27.3%
#2 Industry
Education
20.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
20.3%
Total Employed Residents:1,169

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.6%
279 workers
Public Transit
11.2%
323 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,892
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (11.2% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.8%
3,286 employed
Labor Force
3,566
256 unemployed
Median Age
48.6 years
Per Capita Income
$79,779
Poverty Rate
5.6%

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