Living in Air Force Academy, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Air Force Academy · Census data 2020–2024
Air Force Academy has 6,727 residents with a median age of 21. The median household income is $69,474 (27% lower than the Colorado median), the median rent is $2,264/month.
Air Force Academy at a glance
- Population
- 6,727
- Median age
- 21State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $69,474State: $95,470
- Median rent
- $2,264/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Air Force Academy a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Air Force Academy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Air Force Academy the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,264 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Air Force Academy median household income
The median household income in Air Force Academy is $69,474 and the income per person is $19,629. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Air Force Academy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 722
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.27
Air Force Academy demographics
- Population
- 6,727
- Median age
- 21
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 0.9%
- Households
- 706
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 31.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Air Force Academy ›
Education in Air Force Academy
28% of adults 25 and older in Air Force Academy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Air Force Academy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 17.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 77.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Air Force Academy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Academy | 6,727 | $69,474 | — | $2,264 |
| Gleneagle | 6,440 | $139,653 | $605,400 | $2,099 |
| Monument | 11,735 | $128,816 | $636,700 | $1,929 |
| Woodmoor | 8,934 | $171,875 | $771,900 | $2,276 |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,412 | $119,531 | $514,900 | $1,416 |
| Palmer Lake | 2,623 | $125,357 | $485,700 | $1,911 |
| Green Mountain Falls | 459 | $101,827 | $449,100 | $1,699 |
| Manitou Springs | 4,735 | $85,000 | $561,200 | $1,283 |
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | $84,818 | $452,600 | $1,648 |
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What is the median household income in Air Force Academy, CO?
The median household income in Air Force Academy is $69,474, 27% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Air Force Academy?
The median gross rent in Air Force Academy is $2,264 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Air Force Academy, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Air Force Academy?
The median age in Air Force Academy is 21 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Air Force Academy?
The average commute to work in Air Force Academy is 12 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Air Force Academy?
The unemployment rate in Air Force Academy is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Air Force Academy?
28% of adults in Air Force Academy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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