Colorado Springs
- City in Colorado
Colorado Springs
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Colorado
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 2,400 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$324,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,300
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Colorado Springs Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Colorado Springs
- grade A+
Cheyenne Mountain High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 185 reviews
- grade A+
The Vanguard School Senior High
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 118 reviews
- grade A
The Vanguard School Junior High
- Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Top Private Schools Near Colorado Springs
- grade A+
Fountain Valley School
- Rating 4.56 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A+
The Colorado Springs School
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 51 reviews
- grade A
St. Mary's High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A minus
Colorado Springs Christian
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 88 reviews
- grade A minus
Evangelical Christian Academy - Secondary Campus
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 12 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault410.6national 282.7
- Murder7.8national 6.1
- Rape82.3national 40.7
- Robbery73.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary494.3national 500.1
- Theft2,195.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft501.4national 284
Residents
Working in Colorado Springs
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$71,957
National
$69,021Places to Work in Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs Reviews
Rating 3.92 out of 5 2,400 reviews
If you love Colorado and want to live here, Colorado Springs (COS) is an excellent place to find a great price without compromising quality. Every town has its pros and cons. Compared to other cities, COS is one of the best places to live!
The view of Pike's Peak right outside our windows never gets old!
We have very quick access to the mountains, including a back route to the resorts along I-70 and the San Juan mountains. An endless list of unique, world-class places to explore and recreate.
Denver is a quick drive. Although work opportunities are plentiful here, many people commute for work because the cost of living in Denver is high.
The airport is a gem! We usually arrive within the hour of take-off time and get right in without a line or a TSA wait.
There are some great schools.
Low cost of living
Property taxes are LOW!
Our HOA fees are low and we never have any negative issues.
We have the best neighbors than anywhere we've lived!
etc...
The view of Pike's Peak right outside our windows never gets old!
We have very quick access to the mountains, including a back route to the resorts along I-70 and the San Juan mountains. An endless list of unique, world-class places to explore and recreate.
Denver is a quick drive. Although work opportunities are plentiful here, many people commute for work because the cost of living in Denver is high.
The airport is a gem! We usually arrive within the hour of take-off time and get right in without a line or a TSA wait.
There are some great schools.
Low cost of living
Property taxes are LOW!
Our HOA fees are low and we never have any negative issues.
We have the best neighbors than anywhere we've lived!
etc...
We moved to Colorado Springs for 1 year and left. It’s very beautiful on the western side of the city. A lot of sunny days and wildlife. Somethings I didn’t know before moving: it’s very dry! I aged so much in the 1 year. In the Winter I was constantly getting shocked from static electricity. Every time I touched something, zap! It’s a high altitude desert. Although it has a warmer temperature than places like the Chicago or NY, it has a shorter growing season because of the altitude. There are no spring leaves until late May. Tons of military! At first I didn’t think this was a problem, but it’s a huge clique that is exclusive. There is also a huge lack of childcare if you are not military. We had to drive 30 minutes 1 way. Hundreds of homeless people! Really they are all over the downtown. They have tents along the river. Overall it’s scenic, but there isn’t a lot of community. Fast food, military and high altitude desert.
Colorado Springs has its ups and downs! There is a good diversity of restaurants, shops, unique locations, and locations to fuel your hobbies. The drivers in Colorado Springs are hit or miss, some of them are very reckless and others are a little too careful. The public transport system here isn't well-integrated in some areas and has a lot of opportunity for growth. There is an evident political divide here between the two major parties, so you'll be sure to find your people.