Colorado Springs, CO
Population 483,099 · Colorado Springs, CO MSA. Moving to or from Colorado Springs? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
483,099
Cost of living (RPP)
100.707
Annual avg temp
51°F
Typical home
$449,452
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $83,198 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $420,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,562/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.44 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.707 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.195, goods 96.052, services 116.207. Source: BEA, Colorado Springs, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
51°F
January low
19°F
July high
87°F
Annual snow
32.5"
Annual precipitation 15.9". Station: COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI AP, CO US (5.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$449,452
ZHVI YoY
-2.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,700/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Colorado Springs, CO
Total employment (MSA)
310,390
Median wage (annual)
$49,310
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 36,150 | $44,860 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 31,520 | $34,430 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 30,370 | $38,520 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 26,830 | $79,240 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 21,400 | $37,380 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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