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Colorado Springs, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Colorado Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

483,099
Residents
$83,198
Median income
$420,700
Median home
$1,735
Median rent (state)

Colorado Springs - the verdict

Nationally, Colorado Springs sits in the 65th percentile for household income and the 7th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

65th
percentile, household income
79th
percentile, home value
70th
percentile, median rent
7th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado's Colorado Springs is a mid-sized U.S. city, with 483,099 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $83,198 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.9%. Home values in Colorado Springs run a median of $420,700, and the median resident age is 35.6 years. About 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Colorado Springs's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 4164.4 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,735 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Colorado's average monthly utility costs around $202 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 94.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

483,099 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$83,198 /yr

Poverty 5.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Colorado Springs compare to other US cities?

Where Colorado Springs sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 79% pricier than other cities
Median rent 70% pricier than other cities
Safety 7% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Colorado and the picture shifts: Colorado Springs ranks #102 of 116 Colorado cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Colorado Springs's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Colorado, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

65thIncome percentile
7thSafety percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income · 7th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Colorado Springs's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Colorado Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 33 Avg. percentile National median
Colorado Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Colorado Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$420,700 21st percentile more affordable than 21% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Colorado Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Colorado Springs, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Colorado Springs, CO median $83,198/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Colorado Springs, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Colorado Springs, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
483,099
Median Income
$83,198
Median Home Value
$420,700
Median Age
35.6
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor force participation
61.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
4164.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
715.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3448.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
185
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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475,000 residents480,000 residents485,000 residents490,000 residents495,000 residents500,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 481,230 residents 494,743 residents ▲ +2.8%
Colorado Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.1%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
16.1%
Other
1.5%

Based on 247,643 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Colorado Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,735/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Aurora
390,201 people
Denver
713,734 people
Fort Collins
169,705 people
Lakewood
156,309 people
Thornton
142,878 people
Arvada
122,835 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Colorado Springs's 483,099 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Omaha, NE
488,197 people
Raleigh, NC
470,763 people
Atlanta, GA
499,287 people
Mesa, AZ
507,478 people
Long Beach, CA
458,491 people
Kansas City, MO
508,233 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Colorado Springs's $83,198 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Towamensing Trails, PA
$83,196 median income
Woodland, WA
$83,193 median income
Flowood, MS
$83,204 median income
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
$83,205 median income
Taylor Mill, KY
$83,210 median income
Kearny, NJ
$83,212 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Colorado Springs, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Colorado Springs, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.3% 12.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.7% White 72.3% Black or African American 5.8% Asian 3.0% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 4.9% Two or more races 12.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Colorado Springs compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Colorado Springs (this city) 483,099 $83,198
Aurora 390,201 $84,320
Denver 713,734 $91,681
Fort Collins 169,705 $83,598
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Colorado Springs, CO?

What is the population of Colorado Springs, CO? +

The population of Colorado Springs, CO stands at 483,099 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Colorado Springs, CO? +

Median annual household income in Colorado Springs runs $83,198, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Colorado Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Colorado Springs; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

Is Colorado Springs, CO safe? +

Colorado Springs has a total crime rate of 4164.4 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Colorado Springs, CO? +

The median home value in Colorado Springs is $420,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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