Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
AspenPointe Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
1535 Bear Cloud Dr
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kairos Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Inertia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sheldon's Luncheonette
Coffee Shop
Balanced Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Building Three Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Point Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kabob and Gyros Corner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Discovery Center
Museum
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
Attraction
Tower of Babel
Attraction
Kissing Camels
Attraction
North Gateway Rock
Attraction
Sentinel Spires
Attraction
South Gateway Rock
Attraction
American Indian Interpretive Area
Attraction
Pulpit Rock
Attraction
Three Graces
Attraction
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Attraction
Giant Footprint
Attraction
Gray Rock
Attraction
Snake Pit Bouldering
Attraction
Sleeping Giant
Attraction
Keyhole Window
Attraction
The Scottsman
Attraction
Siamese Twins
Attraction
RoadHouse Cinemas | Colorado Springs
Cinema
Colorado Springs Trolleys
Attraction
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Steamboat Rock
Attraction
Race Car Museum Outlet
Museum
Cave of the Winds
Attraction
Food and Drink (13) D-
Alma's Pizza
Fast Food
Canyon Creat Liquor
Alcohol
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Red Leg Brewing
Bar
Trinity
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Trinity Brewing
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Josh and Johns Icecream
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Cafe at the Garden
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
VASA Fitness
Gym
CrossFit SoCo
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Venice Olive Oil Co.
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Nightingale Bread
Bakery
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Black Forest Bison
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Mountain Shadows Park
Park
Piñon Valley Park
Park
Wickes Park
Park
Pinecliff Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Wilson Ranch Park
Park
Douglas Creek Open space
Park
Oak Valley Ranch Park
Park
Foothills Park
Park
Foothills Park
Park
Golden Hills Park
Park
Golden Hills Park
Park
Sinton Pond Open Space
Park
Woodstone Park
Park
Trail Junction Picnic Grounds
Park
Discovery Park
Park
Goose Gossage Youth Sports Complex
Park
Woodmen Valley Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Westmoor Park
Park
Pike Park
Park
Roswell Park
Park
UCCS Campus Garden
Park
Marshall Sprague Park
Park
Danville Park
Park
Shops (14) D-
Farm Crest First Stop
Convenience Store
Michael Allen's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Tech for Less
Electronics
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Roosters Men's Grooming Center
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Angle tech/Cycle Different
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Infinti's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Gift Shops
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Furry Friends, Inc.
Pets
Fusion Nails
Beauty
Sprint
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Heritage Shop
Gift Shop
City Mac
Electronics
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Petco
Pets
Kohl's
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. West Colorado Springs (A+)

2. Briargate (C)

3. Northeast Colorado Springs (C)

4. Central Colorado City (C-)

5. East Colorado Springs (D+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Northwest Colorado Springs.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Fillmore & Chestnut
Bus Stop
Fillmore & Chestnut
Bus Stop
N Nevada Ave & E Fillmore St
Bus Stop
Fillmore St & Stone Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. East Colorado Springs (A)

2. Northeast Colorado Springs (B+)

3. Central Colorado City (C+)

4. Powers (D+)

5. West Colorado Springs (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Northwest Colorado Springs is 135/100 - which is 22% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Southeast Colorado Springs (A-)

2. Powers (C+)

3. Northeast Colorado Springs (C+)

4. West Colorado Springs (C+)

5. East Colorado Springs (C)

crime C

Northwest Colorado Springs crime rates are 3,881 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
3,695 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
186 crimes per 100k A
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Briargate (A+)

2. Northwest Colorado Springs (C)

3. Northeast Colorado Springs (C-)

4. Powers (F)

5. East Colorado Springs (F)

employment A+

The median income in Northwest Colorado Springs is $100,104 - which is 60% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$100,104 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Southwest Colorado Springs (A+)

2. Powers (A+)

3. Northeast Colorado Springs (A+)

4. West Colorado Springs (B-)

5. Old Colorado City (C+)

health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Couchman Center for Complete Dentistry
Dentist
El Paso County Public Health
Clinic
Safeway
Pharmacy
Perfect Teeth - Garden of the gods
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
A Healthy Smile
Dentist
Mountain Shadows Family Dentistry
Dentist
UCHealth Urgent Care - Garden of the Gods
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Colorado Springs Fire Department Station 18
Fire Station
Colorado Springs Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
The Center at Centennial
Nursing Home
Colorado Springs Westside
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
King Soopers
Pharmacy
Colorado Springs Fire Department Station 12
Fire Station
Colorado Dental Group
Dentist
Costco
Pharmacy
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
Hospital
The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs
Nursing Home
Springs Moden Dentist
Dentist
UCHealth Grandview Hospital
Hospital
Woodmen Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WVVFD)
Fire Station
Centura Health at Home
Doctor
Keller Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Briargate (A+)

2. East Colorado Springs (A+)

3. Southeast Colorado Springs (A+)

4. West Colorado Springs (A+)

5. Central Colorado City (A+)

housing A+

Northwest Colorado Springs home prices are $399,075 - which is 51% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$399,075 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Northeast Colorado Springs (A+)

2. Northwest Colorado Springs (A+)

3. Southeast Colorado Springs (A+)

4. West Colorado Springs (A+)

5. Northgate (A+)

schools B+

The Northwest Colorado Springs graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Chipeta Elementary School
Trailblazer Elementary School
Eagleview Middle School
Jackson Elementary School
Foothills Elementary School
Rockrimmon Elementary School
Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School
Holmes Middle School
Global Village Academy - Colorado Springs
Howbert Elementary School
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
Springs Baptist Academy
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Corpus Christi School
Mountain Song Community School
Edison Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Colorado Springs Early Colleges
Civa Charter Academy
Coronado High School
Pikes Peak Academy
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
Springs Baptist Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Old Colorado City (A)

2. Briargate (A-)

3. Southwest Colorado Springs (A-)

4. Northgate (B+)

5. Northwest Colorado Springs (B+)

ratings A

Northwest Colorado Springs has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Northgate (A+)

2. Powers (A+)

3. Briargate (A+)

4. Northwest Colorado Springs (A)

5. West Colorado Springs (B+)

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Northwest Colorado Springs Area Facts

  • Northwest Colorado Springs has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Northwest Colorado Springs crime rates are 4% lower than the Colorado Springs average
  • Cost of living in Northwest Colorado Springs is 13% higher than the Colorado Springs average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Northwest Colorado Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mountain Shadows Park
      Piñon Valley Park
      Wickes Park
      Pinecliff Park
      Jackson Park
      Wilson Ranch Park
      Douglas Creek Open space
      Oak Valley Ranch Park

      Entertainment

      Discovery Center
      Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
      Tower of Babel
      Kissing Camels
      North Gateway Rock
      Sentinel Spires
      South Gateway Rock
      American Indian Interpretive Area

      Food & Drink

      Alma's Pizza
      Canyon Creat Liquor
      Marco's Pizza
      Subway
      Red Leg Brewing
      Trinity
      A&W
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest Colorado Springs? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Northwest Colorado Springs.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwest Colorado Springs? The cost of living in Northwest Colorado Springs is 135/100 - which is 22% higher than Colorado.
      Northwest Colorado Springs
      135

      35% more expensive than average

      Colorado Springs
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwest Colorado Springs? Northwest Colorado Springs crime rates are 3,881, which are 7% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      3,881 per 100k people

      67% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      67% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Northwest Colorado Springs? The median income in Northwest Colorado Springs is $100,104 which is 60% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $100,10481% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,90867% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northwest Colorado Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cedar Springs Hospital
      Children's Hospital Colorado at Memorial Hospital
      Saint Francis Medical Center
      Memorial Hospital North
      Flying Horse Medical & Aesthetics Center
      Cedar Springs Hospital
      PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
      Penrose Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Kohler's Apothecary
      Health Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe
      UCHealth Springs Pharmacy - Memorial Hospital Central
      TLC Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sunrise Health Care PC
      After-Hours Urgent Care
      Complete Care Urgent Care
      Iron Horse Pediatrics
      Colorado Sport and Spine Center
      Centura Health Physician Group Primary Care Powers
      The Little Clinic
      Optum - Primary Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Northwest Colorado Springs home prices? Northwest Colorado Springs home prices are $399,075 - which is 51% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $399,075116% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63572% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Northwest Colorado Springs have good schools? The Northwest Colorado Springs graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Northwest Colorado Springs a good place to live? Northwest Colorado Springs has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      4 total surveys

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