Area Info
Colorado Springs has consistently been recognized as one of the nation's most desirable places to live, earning top rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Nestled at the base of majestic Pikes Peak—known as "America's Mountain" and the inspiration for Katharine Lee Bates' America the Beautiful—our city offers an exceptional quality of life.
As Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs embraces an active and healthy lifestyle. The city has expanded its extensive network of biking and hiking trails, making outdoor recreation and alternative transportation more accessible than ever. Downtown is home to a 10,000-seat stadium that hosts the Colorado Springs Switchbacks soccer team, adding to the city's vibrant sports culture. With a metropolitan population of approximately 688,000, Colorado Springs offers the amenities of a larger city while maintaining the charm and accessibility of a smaller community. Colorado also consistently ranks among the healthiest states in the nation.
Businesses continue to relocate and expand in Colorado Springs because of its favorable tax environment, business-friendly policies, skilled workforce, and attractive climate. Major employers include Amazon, Ball Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Datavail, Gates Corporation, HomeAdvisor, Jeppesen, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and many others. Their presence helps create a diverse and stable economy with opportunities across multiple industries.
The Colorado Springs Airport continues to expand its service, offering convenient nonstop flights to destinations such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and many other major cities, making travel easier for both residents and businesses.
Our military community remains one of the strongest pillars of the local economy. The region is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and Fort Carson. These installations provide employment opportunities not only for military personnel but also for thousands of civilian and government employees. Colorado Springs is also home to NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), located within Cheyenne Mountain.
The combination of major employers, military installations, and a growing population makes Colorado Springs an excellent place to start or expand a business. Organizations such as the Economic Development Corporation, the Chamber & EDC, and the Small Business Development Center provide valuable resources, guidance, and incentives to support entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes.
Tourism is another significant contributor to the local economy. Visitors from around the world come to experience iconic destinations such as The Broadmoor, The Antlers, The Cliff House, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and numerous other attractions. With its rich history, stunning natural beauty, thriving business environment, and endless recreational opportunities, Colorado Springs truly offers something for everyone.
Here are just a few of our area attractions:
- Garden of the Gods Park
- Pikes Peak America’s Mountain
- Cave of the Winds
- Old Colorado City Historic District
- Manitou Springs
- Seven Falls
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun Memorial
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- US Olympic Training Center
- North Pole Santa’s Workshop
- Ghost Town
- Pioneers Museum
- Pro Rodeo Hall of fame
- Colorado Springs Fine Art Center
- Air and Space Museum
- WWII Aviation Museum
- Red Rock Canyon Park
- 17 Golf Courses
- Restaurants
- Colorado Springs Philharmonic
- Hiking, Biking, Mountain Biking
- Fishing, boating
- Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
We also have 10+ movie theaters and an IMAX theater, many of which are multiplex theaters.
We also have 10+ Bowling alley/entertainment centers throughout the city.
We are home of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.
We have many annual downtown parades as well, like 4th of July, Veterans Day, Holiday Festival of Lights, Pikes Peak Rodeo Parade and Street Breakfast and more, plus many festivals and events.
We have many art galleries as well as the Fine Art Center.
We have several very nice music venues, like the Pikes Peak Center, Stargazers Theatre and Boot Barn Hall.
The above are attractions are only scratching the surface of the things to do in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region!
Living in the Colorado Spring Area
When it comes to a place to live Colorado Springs and surrounding areas have a lot to offer with fantastic neighborhoods offering a range of home prices from the low $300,000’s on up. We have some of the lowest property taxes in the country, making property ownership very desirable.
#3 Lowest Property Tax for US Cities
#7 for lowest taxes over all
Schools in the Colorado Springs metro area
We have some of the best school districts in the nation.
- District 38 Monument School District
- District 20 North Colorado Springs
- District 11 Centrally Located
- District 49 East Colorado Springs
- District 2 South Colorado Springs
- District 3 Widefield
- District 8 Fountain Fort Carson
We also have 21 Charter Schools in the area giving you many personal choices for your children’s education.
We also have some of the best higher education schools!
Colleges
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- Pikes Peak State College
- Colorado Technical College
- US Air Force Academy
- Colorado College
- Intelli Tec College
Retirement
This is also a great place to retire with some of the best retirement communities in the Country. We offer a wide variety of Condominium/townhomes, Patio homes, and full service retirement communities.
Condos/Townhomes
Full Service Retirement Communities
To name just a few. There are more than 50 senior living communities in the area ranging from independent living to full nursing care.
Contact me for more information about neighborhoods and area attractions. You can search for all homes on the MLS on our home page of this website.