About Vail Valley

Known primarily for being deep with lush winter beauty, Vail is now a year-round destination. Vail Village (and Lionshead) comprise the center of Vail. With many recreational opportunities, easy going town streets, fine dining, clubs, and incredible shopping, Vail can provide you with much more than the convenience of being in the heart of skiing country. Sleep easy at night, knowing the slopes are available at any time, and that you are home.

Owning a home in Vail Village or Lionshead can be as simple as a one or two bedroom condominium or as spectacular as owning a slopeside ski chalet on Vail Mountain with ski-in, ski out access. Either way, winter or summer, Vail offers a unique combination of unending recreational opportunities in a quiet, relaxing setting in the midst of the grand Rocky Mountains.

It is often said that "winter is why we came, summer is why we stayed". Summer in the Rocky Mountains is a spectacular blend of colors and climate where temperatures average in the mid 70's during the day and evenings are just cool enough for a light sweater while strolling around the Village. When the snow clears, spectacular wildflowers cover Vail making any activity, from golf to hiking and everything in between that much more enjoyable.

Vail Quick Facts:

- Estimated population in July 2005: 4,589 (+1.3% change)
- Males: 2,644 (58.4%), Females: 1,887 (41.6%)
- Median resident age: 31.9 years
- Median household income: $56,680 (year 2000)
- Median house value: $575,000 (year 2000)
- Elevation: 8380 feet
- Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boulder, CO (80.3 miles , pop. 94,673)
- Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Denver, CO (96.2 miles , pop. 554,636)
- Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (576.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045)
- Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $302,700
- 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $932,800
- 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $814,200
- 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $1,078,600
- 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $593,500
- 2005: 60 buildings, average cost: $858,900
- Industries providing employment: Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (37.4%), Retail trade (15.3%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (10.4%)

External Resources:

Map of Vail Valley