Livability Score

65
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bon Ton's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Carnelian Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Jives Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Cucuru Gallery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Balanced Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Baguette
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Susie's Westside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Dog Coffee
Coffee Shop
Frankly Coffee
Coffee Shop
AspenPointe Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Maté Factor
Coffee Shop
Inertia Featuring Corter Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Red Point Cafe
Coffee Shop
Building Three Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Purple Mountain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kabob and Gyros Corner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Story Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Good Neighbors Meeting House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
The Loft music venue
Theatre Arts
The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery
Art Gallery
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Attraction
Old Colorado City History Center Museum
Museum
Keyhole Window
Attraction
Snake Pit Bouldering
Attraction
Sleeping Giant
Attraction
Gray Rock
Attraction
The Scottsman
Attraction
American Indian Interpretive Area
Attraction
Siamese Twins
Attraction
Lyons Sandstone Quarry
Attraction
Race Car Museum Outlet
Museum
Three Graces
Attraction
Giant Footprint
Attraction
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
Attraction
Pulpit Rock
Attraction
South Gateway Rock
Attraction
Ghost Town Wild West Museum
Museum
Sentinel Spires
Attraction
North Gateway Rock
Attraction
Steamboat Rock
Attraction
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Kissing Camels
Attraction
Food and Drink (25) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
Wing Boss
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Red Rock Lounge
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Trails End Tap House
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fat Boys Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Margo's Vienna Station
Fast Food
Springs Liquors
Alcohol
Bob's Westside Liquors
Alcohol
Fossil Brewing Company
Bar
Colorado City Creamery
Fast Food
Nova West
Bar
Vino Colorado Cellars
Bar
Vino Colorado Winery at The Sweet Elephant
Bar
Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
Bar
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Thunder and Buttons II
Bar
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Red Rocks Barn
Community Centre
crossfit SoCo
Gym
Westside Community Center
Community Centre
West Center for Intergenerational Learning
Community Centre
CrossFit SoCo
Gym
Norris Penrose Event Center
Community Centre
VASA Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Club Room Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Baguette
Bakery
Outside The Breadbox
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Mountain Mama Natural Foods
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Nightingale Bread
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
Bakery
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
Bakery
Coquette's Bistro & Bakery
Bakery
Bread and Butter
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Westmoor Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Vermijo Park
Park
Bancroft Park
Park
Thorndale Park
Park
The Fields Community Park
Park
Blunt Park
Park
Bott Park
Park
Bill Bauer's Park
Park
Schryver Park
Park
West Middle School Backyard
Park
Deer Valley Nature Park
Park
Buena Vista Public Park Community Center
Park
VaM's Nature Reserve
Park
Pike Park
Park
Manitou Mesa
Park
Legacy Plaza Trailhead
Park
Promontory Pointe Open Space
Park
White Acres
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Bristol Park
Park
Cucharras Park
Park
Monument Valley Park
Park
Manitou Playpark
Playground
Roswell Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Bookman's
Books
Routes Outfitters
Bicycle
Pedego Electric Bikes Colorado Springs
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Randy's Olde Tyme Barber Shoppe
Hairdresser
Mane Obsession
Hairdresser
A House of Flags
Interior Decoration
Belle Vie Salon
Beauty
Nelson's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Leasures Treasures
Furniture
Jessica Faye Beauty
Beauty
Guatemala Import & More
Clothing
The Squash Blossom
Fashion
Eclectic OCC.
Clothing
All About Colorado
Gift Shop
Tibetan Arts & Crafts
Gift Shop
Silver Sparrow Beads
Fashion
The Honey Cottage
Gift Shop
Heritage Shop
Gift Shop
White Rabbit Beads
Fashion
Sweetwater a Flower Market
Florist
Republic of Paws
Pets
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Gift Shop
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience 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, 1.1% take public transportation in West Colorado Springs.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
10 Old Mans Trail
Bus Stop
Old Man's Trail & El Paso
Bus Stop
Fillmore & Chestnut
Bus Stop
Fillmore & Chestnut
Bus Stop
S 8th St & W Vermijo St
Bus Stop
S 8th St & W Cimarron St
Bus Stop
Route 3 WB - West Colorado and Chestnut
Bus Stop
Route 3 EB - West Colorado and Chestnut
Bus Stop
S 8th St & W Costilla St
Bus Stop
S 8th St & W Costilla St
Bus Stop
S 8th St & W Moreno Ave
Bus Stop
Nevada/Cache La Poudre
Bus Stop
Nevada/Cache La Poudre
Bus Stop
N Nevada Ave & E Fillmore St
Bus Stop
S 8th St & Lower Gold Camp Rd
Bus Stop
Incline & COG
Bus Stop
Fillmore St & Stone Ave
Bus Stop
Manitou Springs
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% 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 C+

The cost of living in West Colorado Springs is 122/100 - which is 10% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
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 F

West Colorado Springs crime rates are 12,062 per 100k, which is 231% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
10,341 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,721 crimes per 100k F
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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 B-

The median income in West Colorado Springs is $64,893 - which is 4% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$64,893 C
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Strawberry Fields MMJ
Pharmacy
Colorado Springs Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs
Nursing Home
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Colorado Springs Health Partners PC: Brady Julie MD
Doctor
Perfect Teeth
Dentist
CSHP Urgent Care
Clinic
21st Street Dental Group
Dentist
King Soopers
Pharmacy
King Soopers
Pharmacy
The Little Clinic
Doctor
King Soopers
Pharmacy
Colorado Dental Group
Dentist
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
Hospital
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Colorado Springs Westside
Clinic
Brookdale Senior Living
Nursing Home
Still Point Medical Clinic
Doctor
Westside Family Dentistry PC
Dentist
The Center at Centennial
Nursing Home
West One Family Dental
Dentist
Manitou Springs Police Department
Police
Manitou Springs Fire Department
Fire Station
Colorado Springs Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
El Paso County Public Health
Clinic
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+

West Colorado Springs home prices are $327,429 - which is 24% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$327,429 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 C

The West Colorado Springs graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (5) F
Howbert Elementary School
Mountain Song Community School
The University School
Holmes Middle School
West Elementary School
West Middle School
Midland Elementary School
Manitou Springs Middle School
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Bristol Elementary School
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Buena Vista Elementary School
Corpus Christi School
Zebulon Pike
Giving Tree Montessori School
Steele Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
North Middle School
Springs Baptist Academy
Chipeta Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School
Gold Camp Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School
Mann Middle School
Pikes Peak Prep
High Schools (1) F
The University School
Coronado High School
Manitou Springs High School
Zebulon Pike
Community Prep Charter School
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs Early Colleges
Springs Baptist Academy
Civa Charter Academy
Pikes Peak Prep
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Cheyenne Mountain High School
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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 B+

West Colorado Springs has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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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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West Colorado Springs Area Facts

  • West Colorado Springs has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • West Colorado Springs crime rates are 198% higher than the Colorado Springs average
  • Cost of living in West Colorado Springs is 3% higher than the Colorado Springs average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Colorado Springs? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westmoor Park
      Pioneer Park
      Vermijo Park
      Bancroft Park
      Thorndale Park
      The Fields Community Park
      Blunt Park
      Bott Park

      Entertainment

      The Loft music venue
      The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery
      Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
      Old Colorado City History Center Museum
      Keyhole Window
      Snake Pit Bouldering
      Sleeping Giant
      Gray Rock

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Wing Boss
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Red Rock Lounge
      Papa Murphy's
      Daylight Donuts
      Trails End Tap House

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Colorado Springs? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in West Colorado Springs.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Colorado Springs? The cost of living in West Colorado Springs is 122/100 - which is 10% higher than Colorado.
      West Colorado Springs
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Colorado Springs
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Colorado Springs? West Colorado Springs crime rates are 12,062, which are 231% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      12,062 per 100k people

      419% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      419% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in West Colorado Springs? The median income in West Colorado Springs is $64,893 which is 4% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $64,89317% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,51243% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West 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 West Colorado Springs home prices? West Colorado Springs home prices are $327,429 - which is 24% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $327,42977% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12819% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Colorado Springs have good schools? The West Colorado Springs graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is West Colorado Springs a good place to live? West Colorado Springs has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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