The median age in Eagle County is 34. The family age group of 25-44 makes up 36% of our population.

Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts offer over 7,100 acres of some of the most magnificent lift-served ski terrain in the United States. A wintry day in New York City might have you reaching for a bowl of soup. The same day in the Vail Valley will have you reaching for your skis and trying a taste of Vail's legendary Back Bowls. Available 7 days a week for nearly 160 days per year.

Eagle County communities in and around the Vail Valley comprise about 80% of Eagle County's total population. The other 20% live elsewhere in the county, with significant populations centers (El Jebel and Basalt) located in the Roaring Fork Valley. The Colorado State Demographer's office projects Eagle County's population will grow to 59,284 by 2020.

As of July 2015, Eagle County's local unemployment rate was 2.9%. Local unemployment rates have been less than 5% for the past 12 months.

Committing to a life of business in the Vail Valley is a prime example of "taking the road less traveled."

It takes a special person to make it a reality. One who takes action and is motivated by challenges. Who works hard and plays hard. Who commits and doesn't give up easily. Of course, here, you can take the road less traveled while you're taking the road less traveled. Nearly 600 miles of hiking trails await those with the passion and drive to explore them.

If you're going to live this long, make sure you live it well. Come live it with us!

And this is just what we could reliably count. So many pedal revolutions await. On your lunch hour. Midnight hour. Whenever. Because it's all here, all the time, right outside your door.