⛰️ Best Mountain Towns
Updated Mar 14, 2026 · 25 towns ranked by data
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San Miguel County · Pop. 2,607
$1,100,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
70
Walk Score
$52,000
Income
71
3
Gunnison County · Pop. 1,700
$580,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
60
Walk Score
$48,000
Income
69
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68
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68
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Routt County · Pop. 13,000
$680,000
Home Value
1.0/1k
Crime Rate
48
Walk Score
$62,000
Income
67
10
Hood River County · Pop. 8,313
$520,000
Home Value
1.0/1k
Crime Rate
55
Walk Score
$62,000
Income
65
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65
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65
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64
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64
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63
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63
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Chittenden County · Pop. 44,743
$420,000
Home Value
2.5/1k
Crime Rate
68
Walk Score
$52,000
Income
62
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62
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Clackamas County · Pop. 40,162
$680,000
Home Value
0.8/1k
Crime Rate
35
Walk Score
$105,000
Income
62
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Carroll County · Pop. 2,300
$320,000
Home Value
1.0/1k
Crime Rate
40
Walk Score
$48,000
Income
62
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How We Scored This
The most livable mountain and ski communities, ranked by outdoor access, affordability, and year-round appeal.
Ski/Mountain Access
Weight: 20% · Higher is better
Affordability
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Safety
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Walkability
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Income
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Dining
Weight: 10% · Higher is better
Schools
Weight: 10% · Higher is better