Colorado Springs
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Colorado
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 2,273 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Colorado Springs Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Colorado Springs
Top Private Schools in Colorado Springs
- grade A+
The Colorado Springs School
- Rating 4.63 out of 5 43 reviews
- grade A
St. Mary's High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A minus
Colorado Springs Christian
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 80 reviews
- grade A minus
Pikes Peak Christian School
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 31 reviews
- grade B+
Evangelical Christian Academy
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 9 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault389.2national 282.7
- Murder4.8national 6.1
- Rape89.9national 40.7
- Robbery101.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary500.4national 500.1
- Theft2,521.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft644.6national 284
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Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$64,712
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Rating 3.92 out of 5 2,273 reviews
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Colorado Springs is beautiful! The mountains are gorgeous and the weather is really nice (so many sunny days per year). However, it is EXTREMELY religious and conservative. Other cultures / religions I could imagine would not feel very "homey" here or welcome. There is a huge homeless population and not a ton of social service agencies. Some areas of town are extremely dirty and polluted. Colorado Springs seems to be a town in Colorado that just does not fit the rest of the state which is gorgeous, clean, and forward thinking individuals who are pleasant!
Pros: Weather, Mountains, Great hiking areas, good public schools
Cons: Very political, people are not very friendly, not amazing restaurants, super religious, but small minded (seems backwards to me for this day and age)
Pros: Weather, Mountains, Great hiking areas, good public schools
Cons: Very political, people are not very friendly, not amazing restaurants, super religious, but small minded (seems backwards to me for this day and age)
Colorado Springs is nestled underneath Pikes Peak, and has all the amenities of a bigger city coupled with a small town, friendly atmosphere. The downtown area is clean and well-groomed, and there are a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities in close proximity to each other, including mountain biking, hiking trails, locally owned vintage shops, mid-range to high-end dining, etc. There are many military bases in Colorado Springs, and therefore many Colorado residents are military, or come from military families, and also spend much of their time outdoors. There is a diverse mix of age, race, and background. One of the down sides is that it is very expensive to live in Colorado Springs. Although there are job opportunities, housing is extremely limited, and a one bedroom apartment in downtown Colorado Springs could cost upwards of $1,200/month. Regardless of any negatives, though, the majority of people who move to Colorado Springs love it!
Colorado Springs is a rapidly growing city that has plenty of things to do, especially outdoors! There are practically unlimited outdoor activities to participate in, like mountain biking, skiing, and zip-lining to name a few, and its close proximity to other cities, like Manitou Springs and Denver, makes up for the qualities Colorado Springs lacks, like a good shopping mall for example. Moving here from Seattle, where the weather is always the same, it was a bit of a shock to realize that the weather here is so unpredictable. I've learned to love the summer afternoon thunderstorms and May snow, but if you aren't prepared, you're sure to end up with a flooded basement or hail damage on your vehicle. There are plenty of things to do in or near the springs other than outdoor activities, some of my personal favorites being visiting the Penny Arcade in Manitou, the zoo, Glen Eyrie Castle, the Broadmoor Hotel, the Olympic Training Center, or one of the many museums.