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Basalt, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Basalt, CO (Eagle County) — Census median home value $1,148,100, county listing prices down about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Basalt houses and the broader area.
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Basalt, CO is in Eagle County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Basalt and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,995, with a median household income of $106,000. Census data puts the median value of houses in Basalt at $1,148,100.
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Market overview
Basalt housing market
Basalt is in Eagle County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Basalt and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,148,100
Population (Census ACS)
3,995
Median household income
$106,000
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Basalt market snapshot
Population
3,995
County
Eagle County
Median Household Income
$106,000
Median Home Value (city)
$1,148,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,188/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Basalt's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,148,100.
County Price Trend
Eagle County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.28% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Basalt has an estimated population of 3,995 and a median household income of $106,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Basalt's Census-reported median home value works out to about 10.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Basalt
County guide: Eagle County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Basalt.
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Nearby communities include El Jebel, Gypsum, Dotsero, Eagle, Fulford, Edwards, Wolcott, Avon, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, McCoy.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Catherine (~5.7 mi), Mulford (~6.8 mi), Carbondale (~9.1 mi), Woody Creek (~10.9 mi), Snowmass Village (~11.9 mi), Cattle Creek (~13.2 mi), Redstone (~16.5 mi), Aspen (~16.5 mi), No Name (~18.5 mi), Glenwood Springs (~19.9 mi), Norrie (~21.2 mi), Chacra (~26.1 mi), New Castle (~29.3 mi), Carbonate (~30.4 mi), Silt (~34.5 mi), Leadville North (~40.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Basalt data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,995
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,148,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$106,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,188
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.28%
Census place type
town
County
Eagle County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.02 sq mi
Census GEOID
0804935
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Basalt
Schools
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 — 21 schools, 6,620 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Eagle addresses may be served by Eagle County School District No. Re 50, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Basalt FAQ
What are houses worth in Basalt, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Basalt at $1,148,100.
How much do houses cost in Basalt, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Basalt, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,148,100. Active listing prices in Eagle County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Basalt, CO?
Basalt houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Eagle County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Basalt, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Basalt's population at approximately 3,995.
What's the median rent in Basalt, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Basalt at approximately $2,188 per month.
What is the median household income in Basalt, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Basalt at approximately $106,000.
Is the Basalt housing market growing?
Eagle County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.28% annual change in 2025.
Is Basalt, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Basalt's median home value at about 10.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Basalt, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Eagle County School District No. Re 50 for many Basalt addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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