Colorado Springs, CO

Living in Colorado Springs

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 27
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 44
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Schools 32
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Residents

465k Population +61k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
40% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$270k Median Home Value +$57k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$987 Median Monthly Rent +$311 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Colorado Springs

United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54

Property Crime in Colorado Springs

United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 0 6
Feb 26 0 6
Mar 33 1 12
Apr 40 2 10
May 49 2 3
Jun 58 2 0
Jul 64 3 0
Aug 62 3 0
Sep 54 1 1
Oct 44 1 4
Nov 33 1 6
Dec 24 0 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colorado Springs

Inland Flooding62
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Colorado Springs, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Colorado Springs, CO

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St Mary's High School
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Colleges

Colleges near Colorado Springs, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colorado Springs, CO

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Airports

Airports near Colorado Springs, CO

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