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Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado. It is locally known as "The Springs" and is the county seat of El Paso County. The city is nestled at the foot Pikes Peak and is a thriving community with tourism, manufacturing, sports and high technology. It also came in third as one of the "Best Cities for Relocating Families" and in 2006, it was voted the number 1 big city in which to live, by Money magazine. The survey was based on jobs, economy, safety, education, ease of living, arts, and park space. Colorado Springs real estate is the second most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 49th most populous city in the United States.
Manufacturers, high-tech and software companies, non-profit organizations and a multitude of other businesses have assembled in the Colorado Springs real estate area. As a result, tons of technically skilled and highly educated people come in search of these recreational opportunities and great quality of life available to residents. There are five military bases in Colorado Springs: Schriver Air Force Base, North COM, North American Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base and Fort Carson.
The United Air Force Academy is located on the north end of Colorado Springs. This military presence continues to grow, making the Springs the nation's military space capital. The Colorado Springs Airport is located on the east side of the Springs. The airport is within easy driving distance to various tourist attractions, including 14 major ski areas.
Colorado Springs History
Colorado Springs was founded in August 1871 by General William Palmer, with the intention of creating a high quality resort community, and was soon nicknamed "Little London" because a lot of English tourists came to the area. Palmer's intense dislike of nearby rough-and -ready Colorado City and its many saloons ensured his new city stayed alcohol free by buying a huge tract of land to the east of Colorado City. Colorado Springs stayed dry until the end of Prohibition in 1933.
In its earliest day of 1859-1860, Colorado City was a major supply route of supplies for miners in the South Park, where a major strike in the Pike's Peak Gold Rush was found. Routes further north from present-day Denver's area proved more effective. Commerce instead shifted toward serving the Colorado's eastern agricultur plains.
In 1891, major gold strikes were made in Cripple Creek and Victor, on the other side of Pike's Peak from Colorado City, and suddenly supplies were needed for this last major phase of the Colorado Gold Rush and the town's big boom was on.
Because of the healthy natural scenic beauty, mineral waters, and extreme dry climate, Colorado Springs real estate became a tourist attraction and popular recuperation destination for tuberculosis patients. The healthy waters in Colorado Springs contained so much natural fluoride, that some people's teeth developed Colorado Stain. In 1909, Dr. Frederick McKay of Colorado Springs discovered the Colorado Stain connection and that a little fluoride added to water would prevent cavities. During this time, the city of Roswell was annexed and in 1917, Colorado Springs absorbed Colorado City and is now called "Old Colorado City". This area still retains its quaint of Victorian and brick neighborhood in the west part of Colorado Springs, with National Historic District status and a bustling main street of businesses, tourism, antique shops, and Victorian charm.
Colorado Springs Education
Colorado Springs real estate is served by five Colorado Springs School Districts . With the passing of Referendum C in the fall of 2005, Colorado will be able to invest more money into K-12 education, higher education, and specialized research centers. The money for this program comes from a state fund, not higher taxes. This insures that Colorado's children will continue to receive a quality education.
Colorado Springs Attractions
Much of the Colorado Springs tourism mostly comes from the area of Pikes Peak, which it was built around. There are many parks and trails since it is within close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, making the city a popular destination for its scenery. With the mountains as close as they are the Springs has also gained notoriety for its rock formations and other geological features, such as the Hot Springs Pool. The largest all year round outdoor pool in the world.
There are many attractions in the area, including: Cave of the Winds, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Flying W Ranch, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Center, Pioneer's Museum, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Seven Falls, Bristol Brewing Company, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, Colorado Springs Chorale, Colorado Springs Children's Chorale and so much more! To find out more about the many exciting and stimulating things to see and do, please visit Colorado Springs' Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
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2000 Census Report:
Population: 360,890
Median Household Income: $45,081
Median Family Income: $53,478
Median Age: 34
Climate:
Avg Sunny Days: 50
Avg Summer Highs: 85F
Avg Winter Lows: 14F
Avg Rainfall: 15.42"
Avg Snowfall: 5.3'
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