Glenwood Springs, Colorado · ZIP 81601

Glenwood Springs — ZIP 81601

Glenwood Springs (81601) scores 50/100 — Fair for Colorado. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $881K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency25%

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100

Typical home value$881K

Median rent$2,468/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$881K

Median Rent

$2,468/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

923

Violent Crime

155

Property Crime

768

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Garfield County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Glenwood Springs High School	09–12	1,032	42%	58%
Riverview School	PK–08	383	17%	23%
Glenwood Springs Middle School	06–08	380	15%	25%
Two Rivers Community School	KG–08	390	Not reported	Not reported
The Yampah Mountain High School Nursery	PK–PK	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,268

Median Income

$109K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 81601 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 81601 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 81601 is approximately $881K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 81601 in Glenwood Springs has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.