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El Paso County

#12 in Best Counties to Live in Colorado
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Colorado
  • 20 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    El Paso County is located in Colorado with a population of 674,826. El Paso County is one of the best places to live in Colorado. In El Paso County, most residents own their homes. In El Paso County there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in El Paso County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in El Paso County are above average.
    Population
    674,826

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $238,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,070
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    El Paso County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      310.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      101.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      96.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      516.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,203.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      438.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in El Paso County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,535
    National
    $55,322
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      El Paso County Reviews

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      There are many things to love about El Paso County, CO. First, the scenery is absolutely stunning! Pikes Peak and the Front Range set an amazing backdrop! This provides not only beauty, but also a sense of direction, because you always know which way is west. Second, the weather, although a little wacky, is usually nice. You may have snow in May and 65 degrees in January, but you have 4 seasons and you almost always have bright blue skies. Third, the people of El Paso County are generally generous, calm, and kind. They are pleasant people to live among, work with, and interact with. Fourth, whether your interests are artistic, outdoorsy, or historical, there are lots of things to do. There are however a few serious downsides to El Paso County. The first is there is an enormous homeless population. From downtown to the outskirts, you will encounter panhandlers pretty steadily. Second, it really feels like an enormous suburban sprawl along the I-25 corridor.
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      A solid, beautiful place to live and to serve in any type of career. Amazing Mall's Hospitals, places of service, Restaurants, Neighborhoods and so so much more. I was raised in here in a Californian Family, and I'd never want to live anywhere else in the US so much more!
      El Paso County in Colorado is the most beautiful area I've ever lived in. There is so much diversity when it comes to landscapes and scenery. There are magnificent gigantic Red Rocks and huge boulders that make up Pike's Peak. I love the people, the local business is amazing, and I wouldn't live anywhere else!