Aspen, CO Reviews


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Aspen, Colorado is a popular mountain town known for its luxurious ski resorts and scenic views. It is also home to a vibrant community and many outdoor activities. In order to gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Aspen, I have gathered user reviews from the website Best Places and will summarize their experiences in this particular place.

According to user "Doug", Aspen is a beautiful place to live with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking. He mentions that the town is "clean and well-maintained" and the residents are friendly. However, he also notes that the cost of living is high and can be a challenge for some.

In contrast, user "Samantha" shares a different perspective, stating that Aspen is a town full of "pretentious and materialistic people." She mentions the high cost of living and the lack of diversity in the community. However, she does acknowledge that the natural beauty of Aspen is undeniable.

Another user, "Mark", praises Aspen for its strong sense of community and welcoming atmosphere. He highlights the various events and festivals throughout the year that bring the community together. He also mentions the excellent education system and variety of job opportunities in the town.

On the other hand, user "Jessica" expresses frustration with the lack of affordable housing options in Aspen. She describes the difficulty of finding a suitable place to live and mentions that many young professionals are forced to leave the town due to the high cost of living.

In summary, living in Aspen seems to be a mixed experience for individuals. While many enjoy the beautiful scenery and strong sense of community, others struggle with the high cost of living and lack of affordable housing. Ultimately, it seems that living in Aspen is a matter of personal preference and financial stability.

 based on 6 Reviews
Get to know Aspen with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Aspen

ggod place to live - 7/2/2013
I've been living in valley for 6 years. I've moved here from right before crisis. It's good place to make money for young people, yeah..it still is. Though when I arrived, remember how many jobs in restaurnts, ski resort were, the only problem was to find housing, tahts' it , and it was a bit pricey, but compering to salary it was still worth it. Now situation haven't changed much. If you are hardworking , and have 2 jobs, u can save a lot! It's save, u don't need to worry even to lock Read More

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Cold anddry Colorado - 3/2/2013
beautiful cold and dry weather. Colorful Read More

Two grocery stores for food shopping - 7/10/2010
In Winter the grocery store closest to the ski lifts is so packed full of people it
is really difficult to move through the store, especially if you have a cart. It is
super crowded, very uncomfortable. The store's aisles are too small, it is old and
expensive, of course. IMO most everything I have purchased cost pretty much twice
as much as anywhere else. The fun part is listening to all the different languages
that you will hear, people from everywhere.

The other grocery store is more modern, newer, cleaner and less crowded most always.
However, the prices of just about anything is double what you would pay anywhere else.

The choices in both stores are limited in what they offer compared to a regular
size grocery store, i.e. safeway, whatever.

The upside is they do have a lot of organics.

And a person can always travel 20+ miles to find a really nice big new grocery store.
With more Read More

WHERE IN THE BLUE BLAZES DID YOU GET YOUR HOUSING - 8/2/2009
Per Pitkin County Board of Realtors, in 2008 the MEDIAN price for a home in Aspen, WAS $5,000,000...You read correctly, 5 MILLION DOLLARS. Yuor figure is a tad short, Read More

Aspen - 8/13/2007
Aspen ..pros/ cons

Pros
1. Aspen is beautiful 2. very low crime rate

Cons
1. Ungodly expensive and that's not an understatement 2. Very arrogant people
3. Aspen like Vail is a playground for the rich, so the rich aren't coming to
Aspen looking for work 4. awful job market
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Money with an Altitude - 2/13/2006
I have only spent a short time in Aspen, so I can't comment on what it's like to live there, but here are my impressions. The residential areas in the center of town are the most outstanding I've ever seen. Every home is truly someone's castle and looks like every one of the million dollars the owner put into it. For this altitude, I was amazed at the care taken in the landscaping. Streets have clean sidewalks and friendly people walking by. In the higher elevations surrounding the city, the houses are more spectacular, but what's the point out there other than a spectacular view? Outside the center of town, the grid of streets quickly gives way to random roadways. The skiing facilities and access to them dominate the surrounding areas. The 'suburbs' (for lack of a better word) on the way to I-70 are rather undesirable and the drive can be harrowing. Speaking of harrowing, I entered town from the east on a two-lane road that was a white knuckle drive--not because of the Read More

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