Mountain West

Colorado Springs, CO

Mountain-west desirability at a lighter price than Denver.

Best overall: 33Population: 767,824Median home: $455,897

Score breakdown

How this metro wins

family affordability index0

remote worker advantage20

wealth accumulation potential35

school to cost ratio38

climate comfort score17

career mobility score31

raising kids score41

safety score73

disaster resilience score29

migration momentum score47

best overall score33

Tradeoffs

Median rent$1,733

Median income$90,144

School score75

Housing remains comparatively accessible for a growth-oriented metro.

Job growth is steadier than explosive, which can appeal to households prioritizing stability.

Migration is positive but measured, which can mean fewer boomtown distortions.

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