At a Glance
Median Income
$76,550
$52,151 per capita
Home Value
$545,800
Zillow: $538,184
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Manitou Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manitou Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manitou Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manitou Springs residents earn a median household income of $76,550 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,151. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% 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 Manitou Springs is $545,800 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,184. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 34.6% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Manitou Springs reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,336/100K. The murder rate is 18.6/100K.
Education
53.4% of adults in Manitou Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manitou Springs has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,796
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,550
Per Capita$52,151
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
C+
Home Value$545,800
Rent$1,175
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$538,184
Housing Units2,639
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,336/100K
Murder18.6/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,566/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,305 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Manitou Springs was founded in 1888.
The median home in Manitou Springs was built in 1953.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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