Winter Park, CO is in Grand County, Colorado. Zip code: 80482. Elevation: 9,110 feet. The town sits 67 miles west of Denver via US-40 over Berthoud Pass, approximately 75 to 90 minutes by car. Winter Park Resort anchors the local economy and drives one of the strongest second-home and short-term rental markets in Colorado. Active listings range from ski-access condos starting around $400,000 to custom single-family homes above $4,000,000. Grand County's overall median sale price reached $872,500 in January 2025.
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| Winter Park, CO Quick Facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Grand County, Colorado |
| Zip Code | 80482 |
| Elevation | 9,110 feet (2,777 meters) |
| Distance to Denver | 67 miles via US-40 over Berthoud Pass (75 to 90 min) |
| Winter Park Resort | 3,081 acres | Summit 12,060 ft | Vertical 3,060 ft | walkable from town |
| School District | East Grand School District RE-2 |
| Condos | From approx. $400,000 (studios and one-bedrooms) |
| Single-Family Homes | From approx. $800,000 to $4,000,000+ |
| Grand County Median Sale Price (Jan 2025) | $872,500 (up 0.9% year-over-year) |
Sources: RE/MAX Peak to Peak market analysis, early 2025 | winterparkresort.com (official terrain data) | East Grand School District RE-2 | egsd.org
Winter Park sits at 9,110 feet in Grand County along US Highway 40, directly adjacent to Winter Park Resort. It is 67 miles west of Denver via US-40 over Berthoud Pass, approximately 75 to 90 minutes by car. The town borders Fraser 5 miles to the northwest and Tabernash beyond. Winter Park is in Grand County -- not Clear Creek or Summit County -- which governs property taxes, STR permit requirements, and school district assignment.
Verify short-term rental permit status and parcel-level school assignment with Grand County before purchase.
The Winter Park real estate market spans a wide range. Condos and ski-access units start around $400,000 for studio and one-bedroom options in buildings like Zephyr Mountain Lodge and Iron Horse Resort. Single-family homes range from $800,000 for older in-town properties to $4,000,000 and above for custom builds with ski access or panoramic ridge views. Short-term rental demand is strong, particularly for properties within walking distance or shuttle access of the resort base.
| Community | Price Range | To WP Resort | Property Types | Best For |
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| Winter Park | $400K-$4M+ | Walkable / ski-in-out | Condos, SFH, townhomes, land | Ski access, resort lifestyle, STR |
| Fraser | $500K-$1.5M+ | 5 mi / 10-12 min | SFH, condos, acreage | Value entry, primary homes |
| Tabernash | $600K-$2M+ | 10-12 mi / 15 min | Acreage, Grand Park builds | Privacy, newer construction |
| Granby | $450K-$1.1M+ | 20 mi / 25 min | SFH, land, commercial | Lowest entry, larger lots |
Price ranges: Zillow, Rocket Homes, Movoto 2025-2026. Verify current with RE/MAX Peak to Peak. Distances via US-40.
Winter Park Resort offers 3,081 acres of skiable terrain across seven territories with a vertical drop of 3,060 feet and a summit reaching 12,060 feet. It is the closest major ski resort to Denver at 67 miles. Ski season typically runs November through April. Beyond skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers summer mountain biking on over 600 miles of trails via Trestle Bike Park, tubing, and mountain tours.
Sources: winterparkresort.com (official stats, 2025); nationalability.org; trestlebikepark.com.
Winter Park supports a tight-knit year-round community alongside a larger seasonal population during ski season (November through April) and summer outdoor season (June through September). Have dinner at Deno's Mountain Bistro, an upscale restaurant with Thai curry mussels and Chilean salmon. Visit female-owned Adventures Decanted, featuring 80 sommelier-selected wines. Winter Park Pub offers live music in a rustic atmosphere, and Stoney's Winter Park is known for mountain views from its patio.
For shopping, Cooper Creek Square hosts locally owned businesses including Altitude Jewelry and By Design Interiors for Mountain Modern furniture. Hideaway Park hosts festivals year-round: Winter Park Jazz Festival, Blues From The Top, and High Note Thursdays in summer.
Winter Park is zoned within East Grand School District RE-2, headquartered in Granby. The district serves Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, Grand Lake, and Hot Sulphur Springs with approximately 1,300 students across four schools (2024-2025).
Verify school assignment with East Grand School District (egsd.org) before purchase.
Source: East Grand School District RE-2, egsd.org | Colorado DOE SchoolView 2024-2025 | GreatSchools.org | Niche.com
Winter Park is a car-first community. US Highway 40 is the primary route -- east over Berthoud Pass to Denver (67 miles, 75-90 min), or northwest through Fraser and Granby. The free Lift ski bus connects Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby to the resort base throughout ski season at no cost.
Drive times: Google Maps under typical conditions. Road conditions: CDOT cotrip.org. Airport distance verified June 2026.
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Browse ski-access condos from $400K, single-family homes, townhomes, and acreage lots across all price points in Winter Park.
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RE/MAX Peak to Peak is the local real estate authority for Winter Park, Fraser, Granby, Tabernash, Grand Lake, and surrounding Grand County communities. Located at 78491 US Highway 40 in Winter Park, our agents live and work in Grand County year-round with direct knowledge of ski-access condo buildings, STR permit requirements, school assignment nuances, and the seasonal inventory patterns that drive pricing. Broker/Owner John Sanderson closed over $61M in total transaction volume in 2025, including more than $29M in residential and $32M in commercial sales.
The zip code for Winter Park, Colorado is 80482. Winter Park is located in Grand County, CO, at an elevation of 9,110 feet, approximately 67 miles west of Denver via US Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass.
Winter Park real estate spans a wide range. Condos and ski-access units start around $400,000 for studios and one-bedrooms in buildings like Zephyr Mountain Lodge and Iron Horse Resort. Single-family homes range from roughly $800,000 for older in-town properties to $4,000,000 and above for custom builds with ski access or ridge views. Grand County's overall median sale price reached $872,500 in January 2025. View current Winter Park listings for live pricing.
Yes. Winter Park has one of the strongest short-term rental markets in Colorado, driven by year-round demand from skiers in winter and hikers, mountain bikers, and festival visitors in summer. Properties within walking distance or shuttle access of the resort command the strongest rental rates. Grand County permits short-term rentals in most residential zones -- local permit requirements should be confirmed before purchase. See the full vacation rental investment guide for current details.
Winter Park is 67 miles from Denver via US Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass, approximately 75 to 90 minutes by car under normal conditions. Drive times can extend during peak ski weekends and winter storms on Berthoud Pass. Amtrak's California Zephyr provides daily rail service from the Fraser-Winter Park station (5 miles northwest of town) to Denver Union Station in approximately 2 hours.
Winter Park is served by East Grand School District RE-2. Elementary students attend Fraser Valley Elementary (K-5, 125 Eastom Ave, Fraser). Middle school students attend East Grand Middle School in Granby (6-8, approx. 20 miles northwest). High school students attend Middle Park High School in Granby (9-12, GreatSchools 4/10, Niche B, 92% graduation rate, AP courses). Verify current school assignment with egsd.org before purchase.
750 people live in Winter Park, where the median age is 52.8 and the average individual income is $59,473. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Winter Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Liquor Depot, Monarch Lake Chocolate & Coffee, and Moon Frog Coffee.
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| Dining | 3.28 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.68 miles | 17 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.08 miles | 102 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.78 miles | 23 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.68 miles | 52 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.46 miles | 25 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.32 miles | 36 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.7 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.39 miles | 55 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Winter Park has 412 households, with an average household size of 1.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Winter Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 750 people call Winter Park home. The population density is 44.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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