Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs CO — neighborhood review

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs · El Paso County · CO 80903

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$456K

Median Price

93/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

81 min

to Denver, CO

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
35/100
AWalkability
93/100
WYLT Score60/100

Our Take

Colorado Springs offers decent schools and plenty of outdoor space, but the cost of living is high relative to median income and walkability is low, meaning you’ll need a car for most errands. The commute to Denver is long, so if you’re planning to work downtown it may be a stretch. If you value outdoor activities and can live with a car, it could work, but you’ll need to budget carefully.

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The Good

  • ✓High-rated schools (average 8.1/10)
  • ✓Strong bike network (bike score 65)
  • ✓Abundant parks and outdoor recreation
  • ✓Reasonable commute to regional jobs within the area

Real Talk

  • !High home price relative to median income (≈6.4×), so buying can stretch finances
  • !Walk score of 24 means almost all errands need a car
  • !Commute to Denver is 81 minutes, which may be too long for daily work
  • !Rental costs are also high relative to income
  • $Higher property taxes and insurance due to suburban location
  • $Utility bills can be higher because of altitude and climate
  • $Maintenance costs for larger homes tend to be higher

Best For

Families looking for good schoolsYoung professionals who can afford the cost of livingRemote workers who value outdoor activitiesPet owners who enjoy parks

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Colorado Springs, CO

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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