Colorado Springs
- City in Colorado
Colorado Springs
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Colorado
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 2,335 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- 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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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$294,500
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,196
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Colorado Springs Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Colorado Springs
- grade A+
Cheyenne Mountain High School
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 180 reviews
- grade A+
The Vanguard School Junior High
- Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A+
The Vanguard School Senior High
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 115 reviews
- grade A
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
- grade A
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Colorado Springs
- grade A+
Fountain Valley School
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 61 reviews
- grade A+
The Colorado Springs School
- Rating 4.68 out of 5 50 reviews
- grade A
St. Mary's High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 66 reviews
- grade A minus
Colorado Springs Christian
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 86 reviews
- grade B+
Pikes Peak Christian School
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 31 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault429.6national 282.7
- Murder7.4national 6.1
- Rape82.5national 40.7
- Robbery77.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary533.5national 500.1
- Theft2,344.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft501.4national 284
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Working in Colorado Springs
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$67,719
National
$64,994Places to Work in Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs Reviews
Rating 3.92 out of 5 2,335 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!
I've lived in Colorado over 25 yrs. I mostly lived in the Northern areas of Colorado. I took my Lady I met & fell in Love with in crappy Texas while visiting family, to Colorado Springs to start a new life, new chapter, for I had not been to the Springs area in all my time living in Colorado. It was a very bad pick surprisingly! Meth labs and communities set up all along the rivers!😳 We we're startled and threatened on a hike by druggies camping out hiding amongst the trees by the river, some even living in the trees. The high cost of living. Traffic during the day. Crime. Scene what looked like a drug deal going down right in front of Garden Of The Gods!.
Maggie's is way over priced if you need a dispensary. Old Chicago is delicious here. The scenery is beautiful, but that's about it. The people for the most part are rude and always road rage like. All the nice people, seem like it's the TRUE hippies left, and nature loving people. Glad I left.
Maggie's is way over priced if you need a dispensary. Old Chicago is delicious here. The scenery is beautiful, but that's about it. The people for the most part are rude and always road rage like. All the nice people, seem like it's the TRUE hippies left, and nature loving people. Glad I left.