Manitou Springs, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,796 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,550 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$545,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$740 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,109 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

El Paso County
5
Colorado Springs Metro Area
5
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

El Paso County
6
Colorado Springs Metro Area
6
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 23
Feb 0 6 25
Mar 1 12 32
Apr 2 10 40
May 2 3 49
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 3 0 63
Aug 3 0 62
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 4 44
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 8 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CO State Senate District 12, CO State House District 18, CO
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Schools

Manitou Springs Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Manitou Springs Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Manitou Springs High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mountain Song Community School
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Colorado College
5 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Uch-Memorial Health System
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
45 miles, S • 1 star
Denver International Airport
71 miles, NE • 5 star
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