Aspen, Colorado In Aspen, Colorado where the average price of a home is over $2 million, Benedict Commons is an exception. Homes in this 27-unit development located downtown were sold to local employees earning approximately $17,000 to $38,000 per year and are deed restricted so as to remain permanently affordable. All units were built "green" and include Low E-glass, super installation and insulated building materials. Units are gathered around a south-facing interior courtyard providing passive solar heat and community gathering space.