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Glenwood Springs, CO

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Delight in endless natural beauty and outdoor recreation

Scenic Riverside Active Mountain Views Welcoming Close-Knit Walkable Vibrant

Located where the Roaring Fork River meets the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is known for its famous hot springs. Among the famous hot springs is the world’s largest outdoor mineral pool, Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, which is filled with healing thermal water and stretches more than two city blocks in length.

Outdoor recreation abounds in Glenwood Springs: residents and visitors alike can hike the scenic Hanging Lake Trail, go rafting on the Colorado River, seek thrills at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, ski the slopes at Sunlight Mountain Resort, and take a dip in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Glenwood Springs contains a historic downtown area brimming with cultural and dining destinations that make Glenwood Springs a vibrant, artistic small town. Glenwood Springs is also the site of Strawberry Days, the oldest continuously held civic celebration west of the Mississippi River.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Glenwood Springs, CO is $1,896 for a studio, $2,211 for one bedroom, $2,641 for two bedrooms, and $3,328 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glenwood Springs has increased by 7.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,211/month
677 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Glenwood Springs, CO is 15.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Glenwood Springs is 54.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,896 - $3,328. You can expect to pay 4.0% more for groceries, 7.4% less for utilities, and 9.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sopris Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

342 Students

8
out of 10

Riverview School

Public

Grades PK-8

387 Students

4
out of 10

Glenwood Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

3
out of 10

Riverview School

Public

Grades PK-8

387 Students

4
out of 10

Glenwood Springs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

408 Students

3
out of 10

Glenwood Springs High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,002 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • White River National Forest
  • Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
  • Glenwood Canyon Zipline Adventures
  • Sunlight Mountain Ski Area

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Eagle County Regional
  • Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.