This Is Colorado’s Richest Small Town — And It’s Not Aspen or Vail

There are many great cities and towns in Colorado to call home. Some of the smaller towns in Colorado are most isolated and do not require much to keep them going.

Colorado’s Wealthiest Small Towns Revealed

We are finding that Colorado is home to small towns that are doing extremely well financially, too. Some small towns in Colorado are considered richer than most cities in the entire state.

GO Banking Rates Names Colorado’s Richest Small Town

GO Banking Rates has released a new list of the richest small towns in America. They have picked a small town for each state. They took a look at income data from the Census Bureau to determine each city.

Columbine Valley Is The Richest Small Town in Colorado

According to their research, Columbine Valley is Colorado’s richest small town. Columbine Valley is about 12 miles away from the heart of Denver and has a population of 1,800 residents as of 2025.

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Why Columbine Valley Residents Earn Big

What makes Columbine Valley so rich? Well, you probably guessed correctly. It is the money. GO Banking Rates added that residents of Columbine Valley have a median income of $248,984.

Comparing Columbine Valley to Other Colorado Cities

For comparison sake, the median income of Denver is $91,681, and the median income of Fort Collins is $83,598.

The High Price of Living in Columbine Valley

Residents of Columbine Valley are living large. Here is another indicator of what it takes to live in the town. The average home price is $1,663,810 in Columbine Valley.

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Columbine Valley’s Reputation for Wealth and Exclusivity

Columbine Valley recently ranked 40th on the list of Colorado's 100 Snobbiest Cities list. Where did your city or town rank? Check out the answer below.