Living in Fort Carson, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Carson · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Carson has 18,019 residents with a median age of 22.3. The median household income is $66,237 (31% lower than the Colorado median), the median rent is $2,180/month.
Fort Carson at a glance
- Population
- 18,019
- Median age
- 22.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $66,237State: $95,470
- Median rent
- $2,180/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Fort Carson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Carson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Carson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,180 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Carson median household income
The median household income in Fort Carson is $66,237 and the income per person is $27,674. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Fort Carson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,745
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.30
Fort Carson demographics
- Population
- 18,019
- Median age
- 22.3
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 3,380
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 20.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Carson ›
Education in Fort Carson
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Fort Carson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Carson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 53.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Fort Carson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson | 18,019 | $66,237 | — | $2,180 |
| Fountain | 29,300 | $86,242 | $398,000 | $1,745 |
| Security-Widefield | 37,345 | $91,142 | $387,500 | $1,793 |
| Stratmoor | 5,412 | $65,000 | $310,000 | $1,324 |
| Cimarron Hills | 19,817 | $80,808 | $368,000 | $1,664 |
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | $84,818 | $452,600 | $1,648 |
| Manitou Springs | 4,735 | $85,000 | $561,200 | $1,283 |
| Victor | 388 | $55,521 | $212,100 | $945 |
| Air Force Academy | 6,727 | $69,474 | — | $2,264 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Carson, CO?
The median household income in Fort Carson is $66,237, 31% 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 Fort Carson?
The median gross rent in Fort Carson is $2,180 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Fort Carson, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Fort Carson?
The median age in Fort Carson is 22.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Fort Carson?
The average commute to work in Fort Carson is 11 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Carson?
The unemployment rate in Fort Carson is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Carson?
25.6% of adults in Fort Carson 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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