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Basalt, CO
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Population: 3,802
Home Price: $873,400
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Overview
Basalt is a small town in the state of Colorado with a population of 3,802. Basalt has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Basalt, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$57,643
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$104,605
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Median Age
49.8
42.3
42.3
Gender
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Male
50.4%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
49.6%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Basalt
Colorado
United States
White
93.3%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.6%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.3%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$873,400
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,782
$1,036
$801
Family Households
66.3%
66.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
13.0%
13.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
67.5%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
32.5%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Basalt
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.9%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
7.3%
7.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.7%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.5%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
45.3%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
34.3%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.7%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
57.8
38.0
Robbery
0.0
22.0
40.7
Assault
23.8
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Basalt
Colorado
United States
Burglary
0.0
403.0
336.1
Theft
237.6
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
472.8
167.1
Arson
0.0
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Basalt, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
truffle oil
eats travel guides
whole foods
authentic
food vendors
hot dogs
fast food
quiche
create recipes healthyish
bbq
homemade
chef
herbed
beef
tacos
bacon
chipotle
ingredients
caterer
cafe
colorado nativeavid
ski racing
lacrosse
athletes
golf
cycling
sports announcer
racing
curling
football
coaches
fitness
announcer
nfl
footy
hoops
outdoors
olympics
athletics
coaching
inspired by
oil paintings
linocut
artists
gallery
art museum
sculptor
paintings
nfts
landscapes wildlife
gallery presents
mixed media
nightscapes
artsy
etchings
woodblock
painting
landscapes
creation
exhibition
side hustle
tv shows
road trips
cycling
books
mtn biking
fitness
computers
scifi
fulltime
outdoors
hunting
camping
anime
gaming
outdoor
tv
tv shows
drama
landscapes wildlife
sports
hawaiibased
marketing
communications
improv
journalism
editorials
commentator host
caterer
lifestyle
studio
comedy
arts
networking
programming
colorado parks
ski
mountain
skiing
wildlife
space
summer
cycling
landscapes wildlife
sports
indoor
mtn biking
visitors
landscapes
rock climbing
biking
mountains
nature
winter
backcountry
new arrivals
whole foods
vendors
car wash
hotels
decor
discounted
gift card
listings
stickers
amazon
warehouse
cafe
laundromat
soda
purses
resale shop
dispensary
vans
cashier
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