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Fort Carson, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,447
Population
660/sq mi density
$61,783
Median Income
$26,564 per capita
$2,046
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
312
Violent Crime/100K
2,503 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,783 median income, 0.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$2,046/mo
76% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
100% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,673
Median year built: 2002
Ownership vs. Renting
0.0%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Census median rent:
$2,046/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2002
Average age of housing stock: 24 years
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $391,746 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,046 |
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,673 |
| Median Year Built | 2002 |
| Rent Burden | 36.8% |