Life in Colorado Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Colorado Springs over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Colorado Springs:
The population in Colorado Springs is 483,099.
The median home value in Colorado Springs is $448,632.
The median income in Colorado Springs is $83,198.
The cost of living in Colorado Springs is 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Colorado Springs is $1,562.
The unemployment rate in Colorado Springs is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Colorado Springs is 9.3%.
The average high in Colorado Springs is 61.5° and the average low is 33.4°.
Crime in Colorado Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Colorado Springs. Key points include:
There were 20,467 total crimes in Colorado Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Colorado Springs is 4,164.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Colorado Springs is 715.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Colorado Springs is 3,448.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Colorado Springs is 96.51% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Colorado Springs / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 20,467 | 4,164.4 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3,517 | 715.6 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 38 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 381 | 77.5 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,600 | 529.0 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 16,950 | 3,448.8 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2,604 | 529.8 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 10,947 | 2,227.4 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3,399 | 691.6 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Colorado Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Colorado Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Colorado Springs is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Colorado Springs is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Colorado Springs is $448,632.
The median income in Colorado Springs is $83,198.
| Living Expense | Colorado Springs | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 147 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 89 | 100 | |
The average high in Colorado Springs is 61.5° and the average low is 33.4°.
There are 44.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.3 inches of precipitation each year with 67.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 67.1 |
I love Colorado Springs. My son and his family live there and I visit four times each year. I don't like winter, but in the summer we can hike and visit the zoos. Their neighborhood is at the bottom of a mountain, so there is plenty of wildlife.
I love the Garden of the Gods. And I kissed a giraffe at the zoo! Both so much fun.
The current population in Colorado Springs is 483,099. The population has increased 19.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 483,099 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 479,612 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 475,282 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 471,686 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 464,871 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 457,502 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 450,000 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 448,759 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 442,040 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 433,547 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 425,805 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 417,534 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 410,688 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 403,983 | - |
66.2% White with 319,671 White residents.
5.4% African American with 25,906 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 1,136 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 13,884 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 904 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 2,588 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 28,711 Two Or More residents.
18.7% Hispanic with 90,299 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Colorado Springs | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 65.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.4% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 18.7% | 22.2% | 19.0% |
Colorado Springs is 50.0% female with 241,317 female residents.
Colorado Springs is 50.0% male with 241,781 male residents.
| Gender | Colorado Springs | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Colorado Springs completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Colorado Springs | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Colorado Springs earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Colorado Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Colorado Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Colorado Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Colorado Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Colorado Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Colorado Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Colorado Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Colorado Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.5% of households in Colorado Springs earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Colorado Springs | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 15.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 15.8% | 12.6% |