At a Glance
Median Income
$83,198
$44,893 per capita
Home Value
$420,700
Zillow: $441,553
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
722/100K
3,489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11.3% smoking rate
How Colorado Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colorado Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colorado Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colorado Springs residents earn a median household income of $83,198 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,893. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colorado Springs is $420,700 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,553. Median rent is $1,562/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Colorado Springs reports 722 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,489/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Colorado Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colorado Springs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population483,099
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,391/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,198
Per Capita$44,893
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B+
Home Value$420,700
Rent$1,562
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$441,553
Housing Units201,936
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent722/100K
Property3,489/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault531/100K
Burglary531/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation6,339 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations118
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Colorado Springs was founded in 1871.
The median home in Colorado Springs was built in 1985.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.