The town has changed from a mining town to a tourist retreat catering to the affluent as the ski resort has taken over the local economy. This has led to a housing crisis- the average home in Crested Butte is worth over $900,000.
the town has changed from a mining town to a tourist retreat catering to the affluent as the ski resort has taken over the local economy this has led to a housing crisis- the average home in crested butte is worth over $900000