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
wind lovers this the place for you - 9/15/2021
worse place i can think offor weather cold and horrible wind about 8 months out of year can really only depend on warm weather july and august where place along the coast call winds over 74 miles per hour a hurricane in colorado we call it breezy. completely miserable place to
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Moving Out ASAP - 8/9/2021
We built a summer home (we are residents of NE Florida) just outside COS in 2014 because we wanted the beauty of Colorado without having to put up with the libbies who infest Boulder, Denver, and Pueblo. Sadly, over the past 6-7 years the place has been overrun with blue state refugees from both coasts, so we are selling our place and building a new home down in Custer County where you have a lot of great ranchers who love our country as much as we do.
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Overrated - 4/27/2021
I've spent the better part of 15 years in Colorado Springs and have recently decided it's time to depart. It used to be possible to overlook the many warts of Colorado Springs because the cost of living was reasonable (for reference I'm an electrical engineer), but it's much more difficult now to overlook those items with the rapid and sustained increase in cost of living here. Frankly, the juice is not worth the squeeze these days.
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Traffic flow in the city is worse than a backed up airport toilet. There are virtually no major routes north-south/east-west through the city that don't have traffic lights every 1/4 mile. Recently it seems these lights are all uncoordinated and you are constantly driving into red lights. With the increase in traffic and no emphasis (or plan) by the city to try and manage the traffic flow in a sensible way it's miserable. Traffic volume isn't terrible (yet), but I simply don't see any way it's going to improve. The city doesn't
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People Keep Moving Here without Thinking - 4/18/2021
I moved here from Denver to marry my wife thinking I would be able to start a life in a new booming city. Little did I know, this was going to turn into California 5.0 [Denver/Boulder=2.0, Boise=3.0, Austin=4.0]. The thing about rising prices in CO is that unlike in Texas where cheap housing or another metro are not far away, we don't have either here!!! That is not to mention the "jobs." Seriously, the dying city of St Louis had more fortune 500s than the entire state until 3 were bought out in the last 5 years so I guess they still do just not headquartered int he city! Think of this before moving here. Yes, the nature is great but who has time for that slaving away on wages that don't keep up with rent. Rent here is now nearing what it is in Denver [$1300 for a place with no working heat or A/C in the Springs so only about $300 away from what it is up North]. You have people working at Wal-Mart for $13/hr paying $1000 per month after subsidies and 6 people to an apartment like its
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Just another city that has been sold and lost its - 4/16/2021
When I moved to this city, it had changed greatly compared to when I was a child. The city council and Mayors have sold the soul of this city in the name of progress. Traffic is a nightmare and so is the housing market. The city continues to expand at the expense of the infrastructure and water supply. The roads are terribly maintained , the police force are reactive and only arrive after an accident happened. Traffic violations are increasing and so is crime. You can't go one day without hearing about violence, automobile accidents or a shooting. The city prides itself for being an inclusive city, when in fact the city is divided not by race but by economic standing. The political establishment don't care about the older parts of town they only care about the new housing area and the money that brings in to fund the cities expenses and programs. Than of course if you are of a minority and want to experience non-verbal racism than hang out around Woodmen to Monument and just walk
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Not the ‘best place to live’ - 2/8/2021
Well I’ve lived here now for just over three years and there were many things I wished I was warned of before moving. For reference I moved from Tennessee.
The positives: nice people, sunny weather, gorgeous nature.
The cons: the dry climate-at first this was appealing but when you wake up most every night dying of thirst it gets old living in such a dry place. The food here is not good! It is so difficult to find a good restaurant with a nice atmosphere, good service and excellent freshly cooked food. If you’re a foodie like me this is NOT the place to live. There’s an extreme lack of good dining options. Most restaurants are extremely casual atmosphere with reheated frozen BLAND food and bare bones service. There’s a serious lack of professionalism here. I have a hard time finding a good hairdresser three years later and same for my husband, it’s been three years of meh to bad haircuts! I gave up on getting my eyebrows done because I can’t find anyone good. Even when
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Refreshing and Not So Conservative After All - 1/27/2021
Lots of outdoor hiking and beauty, real estate market is hot but affordable compared to the coasts. People and neighbors are for the most part very friendly, even in stores, and there is a "live and let live" mentality and politeness not evident in very big urban centers. Not nearly as conservative as it was a decade ago, given the large numbers of coastal urban professionals moving in. Restaurants are mostly chains, but that is starting to improve with all the people coming for the
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Everywhere has pros and cons, COS is no exception - 12/17/2020
People who say that CO Springs has heavy traffic, bad drivers, or is congested/crowded.......have CLEARLY never lived in the true sh*thole that is Dallas, Texas - where I moved here from. The Springs has literally no traffic, ever. Maybe my opinion is just biased because I come from Mesquite TX which is truly the most miserable place in this entire country (I swear to god), but COS has been great for me at least. People here must really have no idea what a standard electricity bill looks like in other states. I was used to paying $150-$200 for a tiny one bedroom apartment in TX just for electricity, and around $80 for water, $100 for internet, etc. I SERIOUSLY pay $35 for electricity and $35 for internet and all other bills are included in my rent, which is how it is most places here. Personally I don’t find the rent prices to be that bad either. But with that said, I suppose you could say the rent is kind of high considering the job market. There’s not a lot of jobs here that pay
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GOD'S COUNTRY - 11/27/2020
Lived here for almost 50 years. Love it. Am captured and captivated by our mountain range. Totally love this place, God's place, and am bound by its bountiful beauty. Will stay here until I perish.
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Somewhat overrated - 8/26/2020
The Springs is great if you're an avid outdoors man or are really into psychedelics and weed but the average Joe may have some difficulty living here. The housing market is screwed here; you will be lucky to find a one bedroom apartment to rent for under $900 and forget about buying house for anything under $260,000. This is not a good place to be young and broke but if you can afford a house around the $280,000 - $400,000 range then you will be fine. Colorado Springs has, by far, the worst drivers I've ever seen. Traffic isn't bad in terms of gridlock but people drive like maniacs and will constantly cut you off and ride your ass even 10 mph over the speed limit. I lived in Phoenix for 15 years and have seen almost the same amount of car crashes as I have in the Springs in just a year. This is only exacerbated by how many hills there are combined with the icy roads during the winter.
The climate is absolutely phenomenal winters are short(ish) with a moderate amount of
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