Taxable sales in Aspen in 2025 totaled $1.44 billion - 10% higher than the $1.30 billion recorded in 2024.

Last year's sales were included in the city of Aspen's monthly report, representing December 2025 retail transactions and other types of sales.

Sales tax sectors that recorded big gains in 2025 included accommodations, construction, fashion clothing and restaurants-bars. Accommodations grew 10%, from $354.81 million in 2024 to $391.15 million in 2025; construction jumped 127%, from $74.46 million to $169.06 million; fashion clothing increased 11%, from $171.19 million to $189.49 million; and restaurants-bars rose 5%, from $209.24 million to $220.01 million.

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