Colorado Springs, CO Local Information, Schools & Real Estate Listings
About Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs is in El Paso County in Central Colorado and is the second-largest city in the state. Only 60 miles south of Denver, the city sits near the base of the famous landmark, Pike's Peak.
Founded by William J. Palmer in 1871, Colorado Springs was known as “Little London” in its pioneering days. Today, many people move to Colorado Springs for military training at the U.S. Air Force Academy or the Army post Fort Carson. Colorado Springs is also home to one of three U.S. Olympic Training Centers.
At 6,035 feet Colorado Springs sits over 1 mile above sea level with breathtaking views of mountains. Colorado Springs is home to one of the most stunning parks in the country, Garden of the Gods. Throughout the year, people are drawn to the mountains surrounding Colorado Springs for hiking, skiing, photography, or railroad rides. The summit of Pikes Peak inspired the song “America the Beautiful.”
Living in Colorado Springs inspires an appreciation for the outdoors. The city also offers a thriving arts and culture district with galleries, performance arts, and fine arts.
Colorado Springs
Entertainment & Culture
- Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
- Garden of the Gods is a public park located in the heart of Colorado Springs.
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mountainside conservation park with 700-plus animals & the world's largest giraffe herd.
- The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is a historic cultural center with a renowned American art collection.
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Homes for Sale in Colorado Springs, CO
Open Houses in Colorado Springs, CO
-
Open House
Sat, Mar 30, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM- $575,000
2368 Ledgewood Drive,
Colorado Springs, CO 80921- 6 Bedrooms ●
- 4 Bathrooms ●
- 4,114 Sqft
Courtesy of RE/MAX Integrity
Inc -
Open House
Sun, Mar 31, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM- $774,999
18315 Bakers Farm Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80908- 4 Bedrooms ●
- 5 Bathrooms ●
- 3,536 Sqft
Courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Group Inc
Who Lives in Colorado Springs, CO?
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37 Years is the Median Age
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18.4 % are Married
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55% are College Graduates
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423,680 People live
in this Neighborhood -
37.3F Median Monthly
Temperature -
15,790 Median Household
Income
What is the average temperature in Colorado Springs, CO?
Month
Low
Med
High
Rain
Jan
16.1°
28.8°
41.4°
0.29 "
Feb
19.3°
32°
44.6°
0.4 "
Mar
24.6°
37.3°
50°
0.94 "
Apr
33°
46.4°
59.8°
1.19 "
May
42.1°
55.4°
68.7°
2.15 "
Jun
51.1°
65°
79°
2.25 "
Jul
57.1°
70.8°
84.4°
2.9 "
Aug
55.2°
68.3°
81.3°
3.02 "
Sep
47.1°
60.4°
73.6°
1.33 "
Oct
36.3°
49.9°
63.5°
0.84 "
Nov
24.9°
37.8°
50.7°
0.47 "
Dec
17.4°
29.8°
42.2°
0.46 "
Schools in Colorado Springs, CO
1-15 of
50 Results
1
Palmer High School
Distance:
0.29 miles
Students:
2071
Grades:
09-12
2
Community Prep Charter School
Distance:
0.59 miles
Students:
297
Grades:
09-12
3
Columbia Elementary School
Distance:
0.8 miles
Students:
270
Grades:
PK-05
4
Hunt Elementary School
Distance:
0.99 miles
Students:
355
Grades:
PK-05
5
Buena Vista Elementary School
Distance:
1.04 miles
Students:
265
Grades:
PK-06
6
Bristol Elementary School
Distance:
1.06 miles
Students:
211
Grades:
KG-05
7
North Middle School
Distance:
1.1 miles
Students:
660
Grades:
06-08
8
Taylor Elementary School
Distance:
1.57 miles
Students:
265
Grades:
KG-05
9
Life Skills Center Of Colorado Springs
Distance:
1.64 miles
Students:
238
Grades:
09-12
10
Steele Elementary School
Distance:
1.7 miles
Students:
295
Grades:
KG-05
11
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Distance:
1.77 miles
Students:
238
Grades:
KG-05
12
West Middle School
Distance:
1.81 miles
Students:
272
Grades:
06-08
13
West Elementary School
Distance:
1.89 miles
Students:
347
Grades:
PK-05
14
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Distance:
2.13 miles
Students:
198
Grades:
06-12
15
Galileo School Of Math And Science
Distance:
2.14 miles
Students:
503
Grades:
06-08
Colorado Springs, CO Places of Worship
1-15 of
50 Results
1
LORD'S CHURCH
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.12 miles
2
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
0.13 miles
3
FIRST PRESBY CHRCH CO SPR
Denomination:
Presbyterian Churches
Distance:
0.19 miles
4
ROSE OF SHARON TEMPLE
Denomination:
Pentecostal Churches
Distance:
0.2 miles
5
FAMILY LIFE WORSHIP CENTER
Denomination:
Non-Denominational Churches
Distance:
0.21 miles
6
GRACE BE UNTO YOU OUTREACH
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.22 miles
7
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.22 miles
8
SPRINGS REFORMED CHURCH
Denomination:
Presbyterian Churches
Distance:
0.24 miles
9
PIRMASENS NEW LIFE PENTE CHRCH
Denomination:
Non-Denominational Churches
Distance:
0.3 miles
10
DIOCESE OF COLORADO SPRINGS
Denomination:
Catholic Churches
Distance:
0.33 miles
11
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
Denomination:
Catholic Churches
Distance:
0.33 miles
12
HSE PRAYER HOLY REFORMATION
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.36 miles
13
FAITH TO FAITH CHURCH
Denomination:
Pentecostal Churches
Distance:
0.37 miles
14
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCNTST
Denomination:
Christian Science Churches
Distance:
0.38 miles
15
FIRST UNITED MTHDST CHR SACRED
Denomination:
Methodist Churches
Distance:
0.41 miles