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Manitou springs, CO

Manitou springs, CO.

Population: 5,312 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Manitou springs, CO is $551,225 — up 0.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,325/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$551,225

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$551,225
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+10.9%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$559,914
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$685,000
For-sale inventory
50
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,325/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Manitou Springs Middle School, Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
621
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,384
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,171

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (19 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
USAF Academy Airfield (AFF) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+933 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
56.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,548
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
252,247
Average weekly wage
$1,228
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,733

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Manitou springsState medianUS median
Median home value$551,225$497,277$289,727
Typical rent$1,325/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,548$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Manitou springs, CO?
$551,225.
What is typical rent in Manitou springs, CO?
Typical rent: $1,325/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Manitou springs, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Manitou springs, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Manitou springs, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Manitou springs, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Manitou springs, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Manitou springs, CO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Manitou springs, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Manitou springs, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Manitou springs, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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