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Gleneagle is part of the Colorado Springs area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Colorado Springs

Nikola Tesla, with his equipment Wellcome
Nikola Tesla, with his equipment Wellcome · Photo: Unknown, Public domain
Ackerman Overlook, Colo Spgs., CO
Ackerman Overlook, Colo Spgs., CO · Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Air Force Academy Doolittle Hall
Air Force Academy Doolittle Hall · Photo: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0
Arstanbek Nogoev
Beautiful Image of Pikes Peak
Beautiful Image of Pikes Peak · Photo: Tokeamour, CC BY-SA 4.0
Broadmoor Hotel, Dec
Broadmoor Hotel, Dec · Photo: Kari Sullivan from Austin, TX, CC BY 2.0
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Colorado Springs, Colorado city hall
Colorado Springs, Colorado city hall · Photo: teofilo, CC BY 2.0
Colorado Springs Hot Air Balloon Competition
Colorado Springs Hot Air Balloon Competition · Photo: DarlArthurS, CC BY-SA 3.0
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Plaza of the Rockies South Tower
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Plaza of the Rockies South Tower · Photo: Shawn Rosvold, CC0
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods · Photo: User Greverod on sv.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Where it is
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs in Colorado
Colorado in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Colorado Springs area.

33
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
85
coffee shops
180
parks
200+
playgrounds
8
libraries
4
movie theaters
9
live theaters
8
museums
18
bookstores
1
comic shop
37
gyms
78
bars
43
pharmacies
4
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of the Colorado Springs area.

Bike lanes and bike paths
230 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
280 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 94,577 rented homes in the Colorado Springs area, 73% rent for under $2,000 a month and 97% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 13%
$1,000 to $1,499: 30%
$1,500 to $1,999: 30%
$2,000 to $2,499: 19%
$2,500 to $2,999: 5%
$3,000 or more: 3%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Colorado Springs area rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Colorado

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Colorado DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Colorado voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

15 public school districts in this county, with about 117,296 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Academy School District No. 20 In the County of El Paso An · Colorado Springs
25,719 students · 16 students per teacher · 40 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of E · Colorado Springs
22,725 students · 15.8 students per teacher · 57 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Harrison School District No. 2 In the County of El Paso An · Colorado Springs
12,267 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 28 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
School District No. 3 In the County of El Paso and State of · Colorado Springs
9,612 students · 16.5 students per teacher · 18 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In the County of E · Colorado Springs
3,737 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Colorado keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in Colorado →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

5 colleges in the county around Colorado Springs. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs
Public, 4-year · 12,388 students · $4,302 in-state, $16,534 out-of-state
University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs
Public, 4-year · 11,213 students · $10,438 in-state, $23,955 out-of-state
United States Air Force Academy · USAF Academy
Public, 4-year · 4,124 students
Colorado College · Colorado Springs
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 2,173 students · $67,932 a year
Nazarene Bible College · Colorado Springs
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 584 students · $10,002 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$448,492
What a typical home sells for across the Colorado Springs area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 1% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $101 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 100.7 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $4,963 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CO. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
4 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
55.8 per 100,000 people a year
420 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. CO average: 31 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$87,470
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.41% of home value a year
About $410 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.40%
CO's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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