West Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

Living in West Colorado Springs

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 39
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 44
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Schools 41
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Residents

35k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$294k Median Home Value +$50k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$824 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Colorado Springs

United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54

Property Crime in West Colorado Springs

United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 0 6
Feb 26 0 6
Mar 33 1 13
Apr 40 1 11
May 49 2 3
Jun 58 2 0
Jul 64 3 0
Aug 62 3 0
Sep 54 1 1
Oct 44 1 5
Nov 33 1 6
Dec 24 0 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Colorado Springs

Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

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