Colorado Resort Communities Want More Focus on Residents, Less Emphasis on Tourism, Survey Shows
Jason Blevins, Colorado Sun 6/24/24
Summary
The survey by the Insights Collective reveals that Eagle County faces significant overcrowding and high living costs, particularly impacting lower-income residents earning under $100,000. These residents feel disconnected from the benefits of the tourism economy and support shifting towards resident-focused initiatives. High-income earners, often part-time residents, are less affected by overcrowding and benefit more from tourism. Housing costs in Eagle County are significantly higher than the national average, creating affordability challenges for local workers. The Insights Collective suggests policies to ensure the tourism economy supports all income levels, especially local workers.
New Survey of Eagle County and Other Colorado Resort Counties Says Workers Don’t Reap the Benefits of Their Labor John LaConte, Vail Daily 6/29/24
Summary
The survey by the Insights Collective reveals that Eagle County faces significant overcrowding and high living costs, particularly impacting lower-income residents earning under $100,000. These residents feel disconnected from the benefits of the tourism economy and support shifting towards resident-focused initiatives. High-income earners, often part-time residents, are less affected by overcrowding and benefit more from tourism. Housing costs in Eagle County are significantly higher than the national average, creating affordability challenges for local workers. The Insights Collective suggests policies to ensure the tourism economy supports all income levels, especially local workers
