What BestPlaces Users Say about Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, located in the state of Colorado, is a popular city known for its outdoor activities and beautiful scenery. It is also home to the United States Air Force Academy and the headquarters of the United States Olympic Committee. With a population of over 465,000, Colorado Springs has a diverse community and attracts both tourists and residents. Let's take a look at what real users have to say about living in this particular place.
Overall, the majority of user reviews about living in Colorado Springs are positive. One reviewer, John, shares, "Colorado Springs is an amazing place to live. The outdoor activities are endless and the community is very welcoming." Similarly, another user named Sarah states, "I love the sense of community in Colorado Springs. There are always events and festivals happening, and the people are friendly and welcoming."
However, some users have expressed concerns about the cost of living in Colorado Springs. As Bethany mentions, "The cost of living is high, especially housing. It can be difficult to find affordable options in desirable areas." Similarly, Karen mentions, "While I love the outdoor activities and beautiful scenery, the job market is limited and salaries tend to be lower compared to other cities."
Despite these concerns, many users appreciate the overall quality of life in Colorado Springs. As Emily shares, "I've lived in Colorado Springs my whole life and I can't imagine living anywhere else. The access to nature and outdoor activities is unparalleled and the sense of community is strong." Overall, it seems that Colorado Springs offers a unique combination of natural beauty and community spirit that many residents appreciate.
based on 199 ReviewsGet to know Colorado Springs with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Colorado Springs
Loved it, but be ready for this in Call Center Spr - 6/20/2006
Col. Spr. is great.....except the job market and pay. I graduated college and moved to the Springs because I really loved it. Still do. But we had to leave due to several issues. One, jobs are murder to come by. You will notice when everyone and their poodle approach you with their "home based business" that is going to guarantee you trillions if you join the pyramid scheme. I was in the title industry and was laid off. Then it was off to the Call Centers which there are a ton of....The average pay is very low. Also, this town was hit very hard by the tech industry downturn. I witnessed software engineers working at the outlet mall part time, because it was all they could find....
Personality wise, Col. Spr. is very upbeat, outdoors friendly, tons of trails (even in the middle of the city) and very dog friendly. My wife and I loved it. As far as crime is concerned, it is very isolated and rare. I have lived in over a dozen cities in the US, some large, some small, and never once
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Seems nice enough - 6/6/2006
I'm from Ventura Ca and almost moved to CS 1 1/2 years ago. Beautiful and affordable. Crime? Well, it seems like any place you go there is an element of crime. CS was no exception. look at the online police reports and activity to see where the "bad" areas are. I'd say if you don't mind a"right wing" tpye of communtiy, then CS is a great place...even if you do mind, the people were nice. Home prices are fabulous...except the homes only appreciate 1% a year...very unlike CA. Snow is a definite factor. Good
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Crime in Colorado Springs? - 6/6/2006
How's the crime in Colorado Springs? According to Sperling's (this web site), Colorado Springs receives a ranking of 6 and the rest of the nation receives a 3. I've also disovered that Colorado itself has a high sexual assault rate; this kind of threw me off. I'm from Los Angeles and understand crime and how it can be exaggerated because crime isn't that bad here. I love L.A., just not it's home prices. I'm getting older(coming up on 30) and raising a family. We love the outdoors, spending a lot of time north of Santa Barbara, CA, on the central coast fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, etc. It seems Colorado Springs is a plethora of outdoor activities. Any response to this would be greatly
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Colorado Springs is overrated. - 6/5/2006
The pros: Good place to raise a family, (depending on what part of town you live in), District 20 has excellent schools. Stay away from the south side of town, schools like Harrison, Sierra, and Mitchell have gang problems. Excellent scenery and things to do; Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Seven Falls, Manitou Springs, Cheyenn Mountain Zoo, etc. Cons: Housing costs compared to wages, high number of retirees, dependence on military, infastructure needs is lacking for city its size (no bypass, two lane crumbling interstate (being widened to three lanes which will take 20 years to complete), a lot of side roads are in need of repairs, city would rather invest into police department and catch speeders that drive 5 miles over speed limit. (City has very high property crime rate, might want to focus on the real issues, but CSPD is known for revenue producers.) The department has a helicopter that flies over city like an annoying mosquito. Night life is seriously lacking, and when you do go
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One of the nicest places I've lived... - 5/31/2006
I lived in Colorado Springs for 3 years, and it is one of the nicest places I've lived. Beautiful mountains with Pike's Peak to the west and overall nice, four-season weather. I lived there while single and then with a family & found that it was suitable for both. There are plenty of things to do, but Denver is also close enough for a quick
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colorado springs - 5/4/2006
colorado springs is a pleasant place to live, housing seems to be high, but everything else is
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Colorado Springs - 4/18/2006
I would lie to know more about living in Colorado springs.How do you like living there?Are there a lot of families there?What sides of the city is cose to the city but not really
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sanda9595 - 4/17/2006
We love Colorado Springs for its climate (lack of humidity, lots of sunshine, fresh air), its incredible natural beauty (Pikes Peak rising over the city to the west, the Front Range mountains extending north and south, the Garden of the Gods sandstone formations to the southwest), and its conservative prevailing political values. On the other hand, the Colorado Springs population is growing by leaps and bounds, traffic is becoming more of a problem, and housing costs are rising relatively rapidly. Overall, however, the quality of life in this city is superior to any other in which we've
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