Colorado Springs Homes Rank Tops for Ease of Living
Last month, CNN Money Magazine once again showcased Colorado Springs homes by proclaiming the city, “Best in the Mountains.” The Springs ranks as the best big city located in the mountains. And, maybe most comforting, Colorado Springs surpassed every big city in the nation in one category: Top Ease of Living in the USA.
Colorado Springs Lifestyle
How can we describe our quality lifestyle under the canopy of Pikes Peak? As a great reminder, CNN Money brings to light just how much we 450,000 residents of Colorado Springs can appreciate. Below are some of the findings:
- Median prices for Colorado Springs homes: $227,500
- Average property tax: $1,100
- Unemployment rate: 4.7 percent and good wages
- Cultural venues: i.e. new Arts Center at Colorado College and Old Colorado City
- Educational opportunities
Our sunny city features low crime, good schools, easy commutes, healthcare options, relatively low home prices, excellent employment opportunities, and many more boons. And you know the fabulous recreational facilities—trails, parks, open space, golf courses, Olympic Center, fishing holes, and so forth. By the way, the Colorado Springs trail system traverses hundreds of miles at about 6000 feet elevations along the Front Range.
Places to Work
A combination of all variables – from home prices to employment opportunities to resources – catapulted our community into the highest level for Ease of Living in the entire nation. Speaking of employment, Colorado Springs is home to the United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and NORAD.
A sizable swath of high-tech companies joins the local defense industry Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and so forth. Of course, the University of Colorado, Colorado College, and a half-dozen other educational institutions are on hand to teach skill sets needed by these companies.
Cultural Character
Perhaps the cultural side of Colorado Springs anchors the recreational aspect. Colorado Springs showcases a rich heritage. After her brief interlude as the capital of the Colorado Territory, Colorado Springs became the El Paso County seat. Just take a look at Broadmoor Resort or visit the National Historic District in Old Colorado City. You’ll find the intermingling of the Old West and country sophistication throughout the city.
REMAX Agents Colorado Springs
For more information about Colorado Springs homes for sale and real estate in El Paso County, please contact top REMAX Realtor Ann Heiring at (719) 440-1010 or Toll Free at (800) 246-8978.
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