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Glenwood Springs, CO vs Silverthorne, CO

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Are people in Silverthorne older or younger than people in Glenwood Springs?
- The Median Age in Silverthorne is 14.1 years older than in Glenwood Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Silverthorne or Glenwood Springs?
- Silverthorne housing costs are 19.5% more expensive than Glenwood Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Silverthorne or Glenwood Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Silverthorne is 6.6 minutes shorter 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 Silverthorne?
Living in Silverthorne, CO is a great experience. The town is small enough to provide an intimate atmosphere, but large enough to offer a variety of amenities and activities. It is a ski town located at the base of the ski resort so skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes for locals. In summer months, outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking and camping are all available nearby. The town itself offers many restaurants and shops, making it easy to find whatever you need. With stunning mountain views and clear blue skies year-round, Silverthorne is a great place to call home.

 Glenwood Springs, COSilverthorne, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,520329,725,481
 Median Income$69,728  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Silverthorne    2 Reviews

We've lived here 2 1/2 years, three winters now, and although I'm not a huge fan of winter, and there's a lot of it here, at least there are really fun things to do. We  More

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Over 19 years ago

Silverthorne is a great place to live, but the cost of housing and living has recently put a big separation between the working class and the rest of the  More

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