Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs is a vibrant mountain town known for its famous hot springs, outdoor recreation, and central location in the Roaring Fork Valley. With year round tourism driven by hot springs, skiing access, hiking, and river activities, Glenwood Springs attracts consistent demand from visitors and renters alike. Investors value the area for its strong short term rental potential, diverse housing options, and steady appreciation supported by limited inventory and ongoing destination appeal.

Property Listings

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MLS® 8425754

Listed by eXp Realty, LLC

Overview for Glenwood Springs, CO

16,268 people live in Glenwood Springs, where the median age is 38.7 and the average individual income is $47,812. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,268

Total Population

38.7 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$47,812

Average individual Income

Around Glenwood Springs, CO

There's plenty to do around Glenwood Springs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Big Sids Bottles, Afternoon Delight Bakery, and Mama's Pierogi.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Big Sids Bottles page on Yelp Search 2306 S Glen Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.81 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Afternoon Delight Bakery page on Yelp	Dining	2.38 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mama's Pierogi page on Yelp Search 714 Grand Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.58 miles	44 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the El Taco Express page on Yelp Search 51783 Hwy 6 & 24 on Google Maps	Dining	2.51 miles	63 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Fresh Choice Bistro page on Yelp Search 809 Grand Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.67 miles	9 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Country Rose Boutique page on Yelp Search 823 Grand Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	2.7 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glenwood Climbing Guides page on Yelp	Active	2.38 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jess Weaver Trail No Name Trail page on Yelp	Active	1.66 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Veltus Park page on Yelp Search 901 Midland Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.87 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Grizzly Creek page on Yelp Search 56820-57048 Grand Army Of The Republic Hwy on Google Maps	Active	3.7 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Defiance Rafting Company page on Yelp Search 77 Mel Rey Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.94 miles	55 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Blue Sky Adventures page on Yelp Search 152 W 6th on Google Maps	Active	2.33 miles	139 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Glenwood Canyon Rafting page on Yelp Search 152 W 6th St on Google Maps	Active	2.37 miles	10 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Whitewater Rafting page on Yelp Search 2000 Devereux Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.69 miles	139 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Adventure Paragliding page on Yelp Search 715 Cooper Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.58 miles	23 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Aria Salon page on Yelp Search 315 14th St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.14 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Contour Body Aesthetics page on Yelp Search 2425 S Grand Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.94 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Splendor Mountain Spa page on Yelp Search 506 Maple St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.35 miles	61 reviews	4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Glenwood Springs, CO

Population Households Employment

Glenwood Springs has 5,972 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Glenwood Springs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,268 people call Glenwood Springs home. The population density is 44.25 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,268

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.7

Median Age

48.52 / 51.48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

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Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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5,972

Total Households

2.66

Average Household Size

$47,812

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Glenwood Springs, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Glenwood Springs. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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