Colorado Springs Colorado homes, amenities, and cost of living offer great value. Kiplinger ranked Colorado Springs, a city of 400,000 in El Paso County, as No. 4 on its list of Best Value Cities 2011.
In the September 2011 issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, the magazine reveals some good reasons why many visitors to Colorado Springs real estate come back to stay. The magazine applauds the “spectacular outdoor beauty, 300 days of sunshine a year, a relatively low cost of living and vibrant business community.” They support a high-quality lifestyle for residents of Colorado Springs homes.
As for the cost of housing in Colorado Springs, “The average home sells for less than $200,000; monthly rent on a two-bedroom apartment is less than $800.” Utilities add about $222 a month. (Click here for to contact a Colorado Springs real estate agent. Click here for Colorado Springs homes for sale ranging from $150,000 to $1.5 million.)
Many factors combine to boost Colorado Springs to high rankings for Best Value Cities. The Colorado Springs school districts offer excellent educational opportunities for students K-12. There are a dozen colleges, universities, and technical training schools in the city. As a matter of fact, 36 percent of the workforce has college degrees versus 28 percent in the nation as a whole.
In addition to the highly educated workforce, the location in central USA is an incentive for national companies to open regional offices here. There are tax incentives for businesses to relocate. Nineteen percent of the workforce is paid by the government including the personnel at five military bases.
Affordable and invigorating activities and attractions are available in every direction. There’s a 260-mile trail system for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. There are 150 parks including the historic Garden of the Gods. From climbing Pike’s Peak, a Colorado 14er (over 14,000 feet elevation) to fly-fishing in a mountain stream, to camp outs and ski trips, tennis matches and cross country ski trails, people find ways to be up and going.
Trendy shops and one-of-a-kind eateries underscore the unique gifts of The Springs. There are interesting museums, live theater performances, and cultural and sporting events all year round, trumped by annual festivals and fun events.
For your introduction to the Best of The Springs, contact Ann Heiring of RE/MAX Advantage, Inc. at (719) 440-1010 or Toll Free at (800) 246-8978. Learn how our acclaimed city can work hand in glove to help you achieve your lifetime real estate goals and ask about our military discount.