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Manitou Springs, Colorado

city · El Paso County

At a glance

4,735
Population
$561,200
Median home value (all homes)
85% above U.S. median
$551,402
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,283/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$85,000
Median household income
8% above U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
33.85%
Locations with fiber available
11.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing103% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates57.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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