Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs CO scores 41/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 86% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 186 (100 = avg); violent crime index 187; property crime index 184. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Colorado Springs. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Colorado Springs is about $1,648/month (on the high side). At $1,648/month for a typical unit, you need about $59,328+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $452,600.

Median household income is $84,818, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($84,818) clears the $59,328 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 64°F (highs near 73°F, lows near 55°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Colorado Springs: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $84,818 helps carry housing costs) (2) Households earning $59,328+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,648/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Colorado Springs who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 41/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,648/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Colorado Springs does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $59,328 household income for $1,648/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Colorado Springs scores 41/100 on safety with $1,648/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.