In a recent analysis, Bloomberg looked at what makes a good ski town. According to their research, Colorado ranks as the best place to own a vacation home. Thanks to our many beautiful mountain towns, Colorado offers many oases for anyone looking to connect to nature in a picturesque locale.
Bloomberg looked for small pockets of wealth in more than 500 areas across four equally weighted metrics: vacation home stock, share of the workforce employed in real estate and recreation-related industries, home valuations and household income. The final index is comprised of 70 micropolitan statistical areas. A micropolitan statistical area includes one main urban center with a population of at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 people, at least one county and all designated hamlets, villages and townships.
Many of the towns featured in the article have some of our favorite projects through the years. We’ve had the privilege to work on amazing homes in Aspen, Vail, Snowmass, Beaver Creek, and beyond.
The Gore Creek townhomes in Vail, a side-by-side renovation of two family row homes, feature ski-in-ski-out amenities with colorful design. These beautiful family homes offer the perfect respite after the long day on the slopes. Each home has its own unique style without sacrificing family functionality.
In Aspen, we got in touch with our client’s rustic side at Aspen Springs Ranch. This beautiful legacy property is full of warm touches on a grand scale. It’s a true retreat, offering a piece of Aspen’s bygone wilder days.
Check out the feature on the best place to own a vacation home from Bloomberg.