Pitkin County, CO
FIPS: 08097
Median HAM
25.3x
Very High
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
130.3x
Very High
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
790%
Very High
Dec 2025
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$221,606
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$3.8B
Thousands of current $
Population
17,358
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Real estate and rental and leasing24.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation17.7%
Accommodation and food services14.2%
Government and government enterprises8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services6.7%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$1,131,200
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$56,157
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$44,635
Calculated
Median HAM
25.34x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$3,228,000
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$14.42/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$24,764
Calculated
Minimum HAM
130.35x
HAM Burden
Data as of Dec 2025
Monthly Rent
$16,306
Zillow ZORI
Min Wage (Hourly)
$14.42/hr
State labor data
Monthly Net Min Wage
$2,064
Calculated
HAM Burden
790.1%
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.