Colorado Rockies, CO relocation guide
Moving to Basalt, CO
$1,180,300Median home value
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About Basalt
A genuine midvalley town between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, where the Fryingpan meets the Roaring Fork. Housing is a mix of older town homes, newer subdivisions, and condos — relatively attainable for the Roaring Fork Valley. Fly fishing and the rivers define it.
Home prices in Basalt
The median home value in Basalt is $1,180,300.
Top places in Basalt
- Downtown Basalt — shops and dining on the Roaring Fork
- Ruedi Reservoir — boating and camping (~15 min)
- Roaring Fork and Fryingpan Rivers — Gold Medal fly fishing
- Aspen — skiing and culture (~30 min)
Commuting from Basalt
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport ~25 min; Denver ~3.5 hours.
- CO-82.
- No rail; RFTA buses run to Aspen and Glenwood Springs.
Basalt FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Basalt, CO?
The median home value in Basalt is $1,180,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Basalt, CO?
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport ~25 min; Denver ~3.5 hours.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.