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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophia J.

Relocating to Fort Carson, CO -pros and cons?

Hello, Just moved here 7 months ago and Household incomes average around $61,783 in Fort Carson. Poverty rate is 11.0%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

2 replies 12 upvotes moving
Hazel C.

Worst things about Fort Carson nobody talks about

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great.

1 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Theodore Sanders

Freelancing from Fort Carson -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 33-year-old lawyer and Poverty rate is 11.0%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Ther...

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Ruby Kim

Is Fort Carson still affordable?

Hello, I've been here for 11 years and Household incomes average around $61,783 in Fort Carson. It's a a small town city with about 18,447 people. You can expect to pay around $2,046 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's chan...

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Ruby Kim

The good and bad of living in Fort Carson

I'm originally from Minneapolis and Median household income is $61,783, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,046 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor a...

3 replies 14 upvotes living
laliving2021

Starting a business in Fort Carson?

Hey folks, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Eleanor Campbell

Relocating to Fort Carson, CO -pros and cons?

It's a a small town city with about 18,447 people. Household incomes average around $61,783 in Fort Carson. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families...

0 replies 14 upvotes moving
laliving2021

Is Fort Carson worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience?

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Hazel C.

Internet providers in Fort Carson?

OK so Household incomes average around $61,783 in Fort Carson. It's a a small town city with about 18,447 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge ...

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