Considering Relocating to Colorado Springs?

Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs is Colorado’s second largest city, with a county population in excess of half a million. At an altitude of 6,053 feet, the city is located approximately 60 miles south of Denver and 45 miles north of Pueblo on the I-25 corridor.

Colorado Springs is situated at the foot of Pikes Peak (elevation 14,110 feet). In 1893, Katherine Lee Bates was so inspired by the view from on top of Pikes Peak, that she composed the lyrics to "America The Beautiful."

Almost 300 days of sunshine annually. Tourism is the third largest industry, employing over 16,000 people and contributing over $1 billion to local economy.

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Unemployment rate: December 2003 5.9

Unemployment rate: December 2004 5.2

Per Capita personal income in Colorado Springs was estimated at $30,679 in 2003

2004 Single Family and townhome construction activity 5,774

Pikes Peak Assoc of Realtors reported average price of a single family home in C.S. $228,564 in 2004 (new was $207,420)

Airport…………………………………………………....80 flights a day

Shopping Centers greater than 100,000 sq feet…….35

Golf Courses…………………………………………….5 18 hole, 5 9 hole, 7 private, 3 military

Parks/public areas………………………………………169

Hospitals…………………………………………………..5

Nursing Homes……………………………………………36

Universities/colleges………………………………………12/8

Graduate Schools…………………………………………4

TV stations…………………………………………………7 (70 Cable Channels)

Radio Stations…………………………………………….16 FM, 7 AM

Avg Precipitation…………………………………………..16.24 inches

Avg Humidity………………………………………………..63% am, 40% pm

Avg Yearly Days of Sunshine……………………………..247

Avg Yearly Snowfall………………………………………..36.7 inches

Area within City Limits……………………………………..185.7 sq miles

Cost of Living Index…………………………………………94.7 % of National Average (2nd Qtr of 2005)

Median Age…………………………………………….....34.1 within 25 miles (June 2005)

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