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Glenwood Springs, CO vs Elizabeth, CO

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Are people in Elizabeth older or younger than people in Glenwood Springs?
- The Median Age in Elizabeth is 1.7 years younger than in Glenwood Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabeth or Glenwood Springs?
- Elizabeth housing costs are 4.4% less expensive than Glenwood Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabeth or Glenwood Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabeth is 11.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Glenwood Springs.

Things to do in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs, CO is nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Grand Mesa just west of Aspen. It is known for its hot springs, spas, historic downtown, rafting & kayaking along the Colorado River as well as world class skiing & snowboarding at nearby resorts like Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte. Visitors can find adventure hiking or biking through the White River National Forest or explore nature-oriented history at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park or Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves nearby.

Things to do in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth, CO is a great place to live. With close access to the Rocky Mountains, there is plenty of outdoor recreational activities available for all ages. Residents can enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months and hiking, biking, camping, fishing and more in the summertime. The town itself is small with a population of just over 1,000 people but offers a quaint main street with shops and restaurants as well as several parks and recreation centers. There are also several schools in town which provide excellent education opportunities for children and adults alike. Overall Elizabeth is an ideal location to raise a family while enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.

 Glenwood Springs, COElizabeth, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,792329,725,481
 Median Income$69,728  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews

I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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Reviews for Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Horses!!! fun!! beautiful!! hope you arrived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Its a very small town. Great treed community. Horses and no crime. Winter is harsh sometimes but other times snows and sun is out and Im playing basketball and horseback  More

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