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Colorado Springs, Colorado

city · El Paso County

At a glance

487,887
Population
$452,600
Median home value (all homes)
49% above U.S. median
$448,511
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,648/mo
Median rent
22% above U.S. median
$84,818
Median household income
8% above U.S. median
22.7 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
58.93%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost20% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development
The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is a community organization built by business leaders that provides membership, partnerships, and a voice in government to help new, expanding, and relocating businesses in Colorado Springs.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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