Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO
Living in the Colorado Springs Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability45
Commute61
Public Transit25
Affordability52
Public Safety48
Airports46
Hospitals88
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
723kPopulation+101k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
38%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military5%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$276kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$322 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Colorado Springs Metro Area
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in the Colorado Springs Metro Area
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 40 | 2 | 9 |
| May | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 0 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Colorado Springs Metro Area
Inland Flooding62
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO
Springs Adventist Academy
5 miles, W
Primrose School of Springs Ranch
5 miles, NW
Evangelical Christian Academy
7 miles, W
St Mary's High School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
9 miles, W
Colorado College
10 miles, W
Nazarene Bible College
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO
Peak View Behavioral Health
8 miles, NW
Uch-Memorial Health System
9 miles, W
Cedar Springs Behavioral Health System
10 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Colorado Springs Metro Area, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
4 miles, SW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
39 miles, S
Denver International Airport
70 miles, N
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
122 miles, W