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Glenwood Springs.
About
Life in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs is a community of 10,171 people in Colorado. The median household income is $91,000, median rent runs about $1,867 per month, and median home values are around $619,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Glenwood Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
17.3%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Glenwood Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glenwood Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.9%), and 32.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
39.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Glenwood Springs
In Glenwood Springs, rent runs 6% above the CO average, and home values are 15% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,535
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $853,409 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CO average
Unemployment in Glenwood Springs
Unemployment in Garfield County, which includes Glenwood Springs, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Glenwood Springs: Garfield County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Garfield County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Glenwood Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.4 min avg
How Glenwood Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glenwood Springs, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Regional airport · few flights322k passengers boarded in 2025
- 143 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glenwood Springs runs 11% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
365.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,513.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glenwood Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 80 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Garfield County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Garfield County, which includes Glenwood Springs, the most common type is winter weather, with 80 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 82 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 92 | Winter Weather | $90,000 |
| 2022 | 76 | Winter Weather | $5,500 |
| 2021 | 97 | Winter Weather | $153.3M |
| 2020 | 98 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 97 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2018 | 92 | Winter Weather | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Garfield County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Garfield County, which includes Glenwood Springs, is typically good — 252 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
252
per year
Moderate Days
112
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Garfield County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Glenwood Springs has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.5"
Annual Snowfall
38.9"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
174
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
75
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 12°F | 1.13" |
| Feb | 42°F | 19°F | 1.16" |
| Mar | 53°F | 26°F | 1.18" |
| Apr | 60°F | 32°F | 1.63" |
| May | 71°F | 40°F | 1.69" |
| Jun | 82°F | 46°F | 0.96" |
| Jul | 89°F | 53°F | 1.07" |
| Aug | 86°F | 52°F | 1.27" |
| Sep | 78°F | 44°F | 1.63" |
| Oct | 65°F | 33°F | 1.56" |
| Nov | 49°F | 24°F | 1.06" |
| Dec | 36°F | 15°F | 1.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Valley View Hospital Association
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, 70 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (70 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
National Park
70 mi awayCurecanti National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
75 mi awayColorado National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs Branch Library
815 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood
Cities Near Glenwood Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Glenwood Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Glenwood Springs FAQ
Is Glenwood Springs, Colorado affordable?⌄
Glenwood Springs's median rent is $1,867/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $91,481/year. Median home value is $619,000.
Is Glenwood Springs, Colorado safe?⌄
Glenwood Springs's violent crime rate was 366 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3513 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glenwood Springs, Colorado?⌄
Garfield County, which includes Glenwood Springs, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glenwood Springs, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Glenwood Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,867/month and median household income is $91,481/year. The median home value is $619,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glenwood Springs, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Glenwood Springs is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from