Eagle County
Living in Eagle County
By The Bartlett Group

Eagle County is home to over ten separate towns and unincorporated communities:

Avon, Arrowhead, Basalt, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Eagle, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, and Wolcott

Winter in Eagle County

Together they make up what is one of the fastest growing counties in the state all while each maintaining their own small-town appeal and benefits for residents. Typical of the mountain resort lifestyle, the cost of living in Eagle County is higher than metropolitan or suburban living. Residents can enjoy a variety of housing options, including multi-million dollar estates, expansive ranches, single family homes, and condominiums. New development in Eagle County is some of the strongest in the state and family-owned businesses and restaurants thrive in the growing and supportive communities. Eagle County is home to sixteen schools and the Eagle Valley Library District includes four publicly supported facilities. The Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority operates a 27-bus fleet servicing all areas of the county, while the Eagle County Regional Airport transports over 325,000 passengers a year.

Eagle County Autumn

Eagle County's population is a rich blend of American, Hispanic and European cultures. The median age of the county's population is 31.2 years. While much of the population is young and transient in the dynamic tourism economy, the county's residents are politically engaged and civic-minded. Because of the rich culture that exists in the county, residents, throughout the year, have the opportunity to enjoy a number of festivals, celebrations, rodeos, and concerts - - Avon's 4th of July is heralded as one of the largest firework displays in the state, Beaver Creek hosts World cup racing, Minturn has the infamous Summer Market, and Eagle draws thousands each year to it's PRCA Fair and Rodeo.

Just over 30 years ago, the primary industry in Eagle County was agriculture. Today, over 80% of the land is comprised of National Forest, United States Forest Service Wilderness area, Bureau of Land Management open space, and Colorado public land, preserving the rural integrity of the county. A portion of the White River National Forest is in Eagle County and Sylvan Lake State Park, one of Colorado's best kept secrets, is just 14-miles from the Town of Eagle. Tourism drives Eagle County's economy today. Home of the #1 ski mountain, Vail Mountain, along with the numerous summer activities, Eagle County is truly becoming a year-round place to live and work.


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