Living in Manitou Springs, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manitou Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Manitou Springs has 4,735 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $85,000 (11% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $561,200, the median rent is $1,283/month.
Manitou Springs at a glance
- Population
- 4,735
- Median age
- 47.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $85,000State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $561,200State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,283/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Manitou Springs a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Colorado median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Manitou Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manitou Springs the median home value is $561,200, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,171 a month in housing costs.
Manitou Springs median household income
The median household income in Manitou Springs is $85,000 and the income per person is $57,249. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Manitou Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,625
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.95
Manitou Springs demographics
- Population
- 4,735
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 2,406
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manitou Springs ›
Education in Manitou Springs
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Manitou Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manitou Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Manitou Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs | 4,735 | $85,000 | $561,200 | $1,283 |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,412 | $119,531 | $514,900 | $1,416 |
| Green Mountain Falls | 459 | $101,827 | $449,100 | $1,699 |
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | $84,818 | $452,600 | $1,648 |
| Stratmoor | 5,412 | $65,000 | $310,000 | $1,324 |
| Air Force Academy | 6,727 | $69,474 | — | $2,264 |
| Cimarron Hills | 19,817 | $80,808 | $368,000 | $1,664 |
| Woodland Park | 7,949 | $99,238 | $549,200 | $2,007 |
| Midland | 182 | $87,176 | $495,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Manitou Springs, CO?
The median household income in Manitou Springs is $85,000, 11% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manitou Springs?
The median home value in Manitou Springs is $561,200, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Manitou Springs?
The median gross rent in Manitou Springs is $1,283 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Manitou Springs, CO a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Colorado median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Manitou Springs?
The median age in Manitou Springs is 47.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Manitou Springs?
The average commute to work in Manitou Springs is 26 minutes; 28.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manitou Springs?
The unemployment rate in Manitou Springs is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manitou Springs?
57.2% of adults in Manitou Springs 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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