Living in Eagle County, Colorado

Eagle County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 53,605. The main communities are Gypsum, Avon, Vail.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $4,136/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $1228K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 28°F) and cool summers (highs around 67°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Eagle County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a highly educated workforce (47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.