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Glenwood Springs, Colorado Retirement Guide
established retirement community
58
Retirement Score
Glenwood Springs, Colorado at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $530,500
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 12.9°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 102.3 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 58 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
102.3 (U.S. avg = 100)High confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$530,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,430High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
100 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
77.9 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated June 2026
Climate
Avg July High
88.3°FHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Avg January Low
12.9°FHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Annual Precipitation
18"High confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Sunny Days / Year
328.5 daysHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Safety
Safety Score
92.7 / 100High confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
85.5 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
15.4 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
10,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Age
36.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Age 65+
13.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Household Income
$80,806High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
51.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Veterans
6.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Poverty Rate
8.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Diversity
White
64.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Black
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Hispanic/Latino
33.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Asian
2.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Glenwood Springs using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$1,149
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$1,291
Median home price used: $530,500
Median rent reference: $1,430 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.