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The Town of Gypsum is a Home Rule Municipality with a population around 7,500 residents in Eagle County and is  situated along the Eagle River and the I-70 corridor. Outdoor activities are very popular including hiking, fishing, camping, biking, skiing, hunting, and off-highway recreation. Gypsum sits at an elevation of 6,300 feet, where a primary economic driver in the region is mining of local gypsum deposits. Residents enjoy affordable family housing in a great mountain valley setting.

QUICK FACTS

Population –8,116

Median Age – 35

Housing units – 2,812

Median household income - $88,700

Boundary in square Miles – 8.542

Acres of parks – 93

2020 Budget - $12,648,901

2025 Population Estimate – 8,842

Schools Serving Gypsum

2 Elementary Schools (K-5)

1 Middle School (6-8)

2 High Schools (9-12)

1 Charter School (K-8)

Gypsum public schools are served by Eagle County School District.

Colorado Mountain College offers variety of career training and continuing education opportunities as well as Associate and Bachelor degree programs.

Housing Stats

Average Single-Family Home Price - $515,410

Average Multi-Family Home Price - $223,000

Source: Land Title Eagle County Market Analysis, May 2020

Eagle County Rental Rates

Average Studio Rental - $871/mo.

Average 1 bedroom/1 bath Rental - $1,116/mo.

Average 2 bedroom/2 bath Rental - $1,509/mo.

Average 3 bedroom/3 bath Rental - $1,716/mo.

Source: PSP Eagle County Market Summary June 2020

Parks & Open Space

15 Public & Neighborhood Parks

Sports Complex - turf fields, baseball diamond + various field configuration options

93 Total Park Acreage

21.5 Miles of Paved Paths