Manitou Springs, CO


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Manitou Springs, CO

About Manitou Springs, CO

Manitou Springs, CO is a beautiful and unique mountain town that offers residents and visitors alike an unforgettable experience. Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs boasts stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and the Garden of the Gods. There are plenty of outdoor activities in the area like hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, and fishing. The quaint downtown area provides a variety of shopping and dining experiences with its many local businesses. In addition to all these attractions, Manitou Springs also has a vibrant arts scene with galleries, museums, performance venues, and festivals throughout the year. It is truly a special place to live with its charming atmosphere and abundance of recreational opportunities. Mid-sized city - Central Colorado at the base of the Front Range, 65 miles south of Denver.

State: Colorado
County: El Paso County
Metro Area: Colorado Springs Metro Area
City: Manitou Springs
Zip Codes: 80829
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Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 6170 ft above sea level

“The Springs,” once known as a resort city, has a strong military presence and a growing commercial economy led by varying components of the high-tech industry. Several military installations, including the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Space Command are located within or near the city. The surrounding prairie provides grazing land for cattle and sheep. Summer weather is notably pleasant and dry, with only 15 days above 90 degrees. The Rockies to the west and Denver to the north provide a broad range of outdoor recreation and other entertainment.

The area has seen – and has been strained by – a dramatic population growth over the last 30 years. Some of the accompanying physical and infrastructure growth, especially in its suburbs mainly to the north, is unattractive in contrast with the existing landscape. The influx has also brought some crime problems. Employment growth slowed, in part due to the downturn in the high-tech industry, but seems on an uptrend once again. The climate and physical setting are nice, there is plenty to do, and it is an attractive place to live overall with few major negatives.

Colorado Springs is located in relatively flat semiarid country on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. Immediately to the west the mountains rise abruptly to heights ranging from 10,000 feet to 14,000 feet. Rolling prairie lies to the east. The climate is high-altitude continental with mild temperatures for the altitude. Uncomfortable extremes in summer and winter are rare and of short duration. Precipitation is relatively sparse, with over 80% falling between April and September mostly as thunderstorms. Humidity is low and it can be windy. First freeze is October 1, last is early May.

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Manitou Springs Cost of Living

Attractive setting, summer climate, and educational attainment make Manitou Springs a great place to live.

$524,200
+35.5% higher than avg
$65,703
-5.0% lower than avg
8.9 / 5.4
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Manitou Springs Crime
35 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Manitou Springs, Colorado
$100,440
for a family
$38,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Manitou Springs
   Attractive setting
Growth and sprawl
   Summer climate
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   Educational attainment
Crime rates
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Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More
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Over 14 years ago
Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More
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Over 14 years ago
I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More
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