Located between Aspen and Carbondale, Basalt is the outdoor enthusiasts dream town. As a world famous fly fishing location, many spend their days on the Frying Pan River, venturing up to the Ruedi Resovior. With fine dining, local boutiques, great shopping, and access to everything outdoors, Basalt has access to everything one may need. The vibrant culture is one of its own, making Basalt its own, unique town.
Basalt provides real estate options for each buyer. From apartments and condos to historic or modern single-family homes, there is a wide range of fixer uppers and new builds to be purchased. Basalt is also home to many ranches, with horses, cattle, and livestock roaming throughout. With opportunity to living within walking distance from town, or to be off the grid on your working cattle ranch, Basalt can meet your needs in any direction.
6,349 people live in Basalt, where the median age is 44.1 and the average individual income is $64,337. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Basalt, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Basalt has 2,704 households, with an average household size of 2.35. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Basalt do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,349 people call Basalt home. The population density is 25 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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