Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Manitou Springs is a small town in Colorado with a population of 4,796. Residents earn $76,550 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Manitou Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Manitou Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Manitou Springs is $76,550, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Manitou Springs is $545,800, making it a premium housing market at 94% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Manitou Springs is below the national average at 245 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,792 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.
Manitou Springs is a highly educated community — 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Manitou Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 133.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,550 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,151 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,298 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,157 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,331 |
| County GDP | $55,117M |
| Restaurants | 1,567 |
| Healthcare | 2,338 |
| Retail | 2,022 |
| Manufacturing | 435 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,365 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.62% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.5% |
| Census Median | $545,800 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $538,184 |
| Median List Price | $699,500 |
| Median List Price | $699,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $0 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.7% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,274 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,365 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.62% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,566/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,338 |
| Total Violent | 245.3/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 113.2/100K |
| Robbery | 18.9/100K |
| Assault | 113.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,792.5/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 452.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,113.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 226.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 79 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.9 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 133.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,305 ft (1,922 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8575°N, 104.9129°W |
| County FIPS | 08041 |
Winner: Republican by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.4% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,338 |
| Restaurants | 1,567 |
| Retail Stores | 2,022 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 79 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.5% |