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
From great to good. - 6/17/2018
Its beautiful here lots of sunshine, late afternoons you experience wind and thunderstorms which are in and out within an hour then sunshine again the winds stick around longer. Summers are awesome for temperatures, the winters do get cold at night and much warmer during the days. Moderate traffic almost never stopped traffic unless an accident, tailgaters are terrible here as well as people that cut over at the last second. Patriotic city lots of military and good people, one of the few cities in Colorado where you can be proud to be an American and there will be many others like you. Taxes are a little high but utilities are dirt cheap and they include all of them on one bill which is awesome. Homeless are on most street corners downtown which is appalling because most are young working age with super low unemployment at just above 3% no excuse to be begging unless your a drug addict and lazy. Vehicle registration is very expensive if you have a newer car. If you buy a house try to
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Gotten Worse - 3/23/2018
I've had the privilege of living in Colorado Springs on three different occasions due to my line of work. The first being in 2009. At first sight, my wife and I loved the town, especially the views and weather. A year later, we moved to DC and really missed the Springs. Fast forward three years and we're back in Colorado for round two. Unfortunately, this is when we noticed a noticeable decline in the town. Everything from the legalization of marijuana, increased traffic, ignorant drivers/tailgaters, increased prices for everything, and CRIME. The Springs took a turn for the worse, so we decided to pack up and move back to DC. Oddly enough, DC got worse as well. Now we're back in Colorado, round 3, and somehow gotten even worse. Everywhere we go, it wreaks of marijuana, homes are expensive, and the roads are terrible. This place reminds me of the alternate 1985 of Hill Valley from Back to the Future 2 where Biff is a millionaire and the town is run amuck. The upside to Colorado
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Nothing but a trashpit... - 3/6/2018
I was going to move here to be closer to my sister but I left after only two months. During which time I received a parking ticket (for being legally parked - parking guy had to admit he was wrong in traffic court), being pulled over and forced to show DL, registration, and insurance because I was out driving at 1PM (broke no law, mind you, just got stopped for being out late), and being in two separate traffic accidents (one on Colorado Avenue, another one on Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd.). In addition to that, the cost of living is absurdly high (which is why so many people there live on the streets and panhandle on corners), jobs pay minimum wage or at the most $10 per hour even if you have a Master's Degree, and all the nice hiking places are now home to all the drug-addled weed-smokers. And, yes, I don't doubt the teacher who was treated well always had a job - the education system is horrible and instead of firing the bad ones, the just shuffle them around from one school to the other
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Bordering on 3 to 4 stars - 1/22/2018
It really was not a bad place to live. I had a divorce here, and had trouble with my ex, and left because of that.
But I was a mainstay teaching in the schools here - they always gave me a chance! In other places, mostly I have been given a fair chance except where I live now (nothing fair about where I live now!)
I found it to be a pretty good place, for a big city. Lots to do, I was in the Music scene and it was fair. And if I needed more, Denver was right down the road.
Law enforcement never hassled me, and was pretty positive to me. I had some issues with a Presbyterian church, but I think that was the nature of the denomination. I still care about some people there - maybe they still care about me (its possible and I don't know).
It was home a long time, but I do recommend it. But it does help if you are affluent - but honestly, I didn't do too badly on a modest salary
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Good but declining - 1/6/2018
This place was great until weed attracted waves of junkies who now infest the trails and parks with garbage and crime. Its close to the mountains which are much nicer. The economy is great here and self employed people will always have customers. Colorado will soon turn into the next California though and that will surely change. Taxes in Colorado Springs have raised significantly in the last few years. I came here to escape California, so its still great in
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Moved here for Grandchildren - 10/26/2017
Have lived here for 4 years now, moving from Northwestern Pennsylvania. I want to go back! Car registration for 2000 GMC pickup per year- $95.00, 2007 Ford 500 -$100 and 2013 Ford F150- $295.00. Car insurance 6 month premium for GMC and Ford 500 is $600.00, $350 per 6 months for Ford F150.
Two of our vehicles have hail damage, our house, garage and sheds sustained $22,000 hail damage last year. We paid extra for a "hail resistant" roofing system when we got it replaced to minimize having to reroof it before we can leave. By the way, our roof was replaced in 2010 before we bought it because of hail.
Colorado Springs boasts over 300 days of sunshine. Our experience has been yes, it starts out sunny each day, then the clouds roll off the mountains because the mountains create the weather and the storms start up each afternoon with the potential for hail possible, not each day mind you but enough to keep you on your toes.
Wind deserves it's own mention because it's
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Too expensive too much crime - 10/4/2017
Too many negatives to write, only good thing is mild weather summers which you can get in a lot of places. Some nice people also but not enough worth staying
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Perfect! - 4/13/2017
I was worried, moving from Los Angeles, that this would be too "small town" for me. If you're from a big city, it does seem small, but it grows on you. The beauty in every direction is unparalelled. The people are so friendly, once you stop dressing like a city-slicker. ;)
Housing is getting very expensive, though, and traffic is frusterating. But I have to say, I couldn't have asked for a better first military assignment. I lived there for three years, and loved it. Tons of outdoor areas and dog parks and hiking
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Colorado Springs not all change is good 12-2016 - 12/1/2016
My husband and I moved from Tampa, Fl to Colorado Springs in 2002. The city was smaller than Tampa, had less traffic and friendly people. The mountains are beautiful and you never get tired of them.
Starting in 2012 we started to notice a lot of new housing and commercial shopping centers going up. Roads began to become neglected and potholes are everywhere. There is not enough funding to keep up with them. Taxes are raised for water projects, school funding, and road repair. Traffic has double and it reminds me of Tampa again.
A recent article in the Gazette (November 2016) states are homeless vet population has grown 24 % while other states are down 11% on average. The legalization of marijuana was the reason given. We have homeless begging on every intersection street corner. The will come up to you in the parking lot and ask for funds. They can be aggressive. Some are honest enough to write signs like "need money for weed"
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