Snowmass Village, CO

Snowmass Village, Colorado

Snowmass Village, Colorado, in Pitkin county, is 104 miles SW of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 110 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town is home to some 1,822 residents.

The People and Families of Snowmass Village

In Snowmass Village, about 46% of adults are married. People in Snowmass Village have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of Snowmass Village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Snowmass Village had a median family income of $86,338. More so than most places, the people in Snowmass Village generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Snowmass Village are poor than in most places in Colorado. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Snowmass Village.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Snowmass Village. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Snowmass Village Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Snowmass Village was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Snowmass Village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Snowmass Village, 59% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Snowmass Village. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Snowmass Village strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Snowmass Village, CO

Comparing Snowmass Village to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Snowmass Village Almanac

Snowmass Village Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Snowmass Village Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Snowmass Village, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Snowmass Village Colleges

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