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Colorado Springs
  • City in Colorado
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Colorado Springs

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade C+
    4. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade B+
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade B minus
    8. Weather
      grade A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    12. Commute
      grade B+

    Colorado Springs is a city in Colorado with a population of 475,282. Colorado Springs is in El Paso County. Living in Colorado Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Colorado Springs there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Colorado Springs and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Colorado Springs are above average.

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    About Colorado Springs...
    Population
    475,282

    Home Listings

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $324,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,300
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      410.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      82.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      73.5
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      494.3
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,195.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      501.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      national  11%

    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
    $69,021

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