Colorado Springs, Colorado
Olympic City with military pride
U.S. News (2025)
#6 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#9 Best Cities for Outdoor Recreation
WhereAtHome Score
70.7
C-out of 100
Overview
Colorado Springs offers a more affordable Colorado mountain experience than Denver, anchored by military installations and Olympic training facilities. Pikes Peak provides dramatic scenery, while the city has attracted tech companies and outdoor enthusiasts. Strong schools and lower crime make it attractive for families.
Key Highlights
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
- Five military installations including NORAD
- Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods
- More affordable than Denver
- Strong schools and low crime
- Growing tech and cybersecurity sector
Key Metrics
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Climate
Summer High
85°F
Winter Low
18°F
Annual Rainfall
16"
Sunny Days
243
Amenities & Infrastructure
135+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
5 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
4 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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