Moving to or from Colorado Springs?
Pikes Peak rises 14,115 feet right behind the city. Five military installations and the Air Force Academy anchor the local economy. And the US Olympic Training Center has operated here since 1977, making Colorado Springs the official 'Olympic City USA.'
- 490,000 City population
- 760,000 Metro area
- 1871 Founded
- Front Range (Colorado) Region
Why people move to Colorado Springs.
- Pikes Peak — the most-visited mountain in North America (14,115 feet)
- US Air Force Academy and five military installations
- US Olympic Training Center — Olympic City USA since 1977
- Garden of the Gods — dramatic red rock formations
- Broadmoor Hotel — legendary luxury resort since 1918
- The birthplace of 'America the Beautiful' (1893)
'America the Beautiful' was written about Pikes Peak. In 1893, Katharine Lee Bates climbed to the summit (14,115 feet) and was so moved by the view that she wrote the opening lines of 'America the Beautiful' on the spot. The poem — originally titled 'Pikes Peak' — was published later that year and eventually became the country's unofficial second anthem.
Where people live in Colorado Springs.
A quick guide to Colorado Springs's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Old Colorado City
Historic mining district with Victorian homes and walkable Colorado Ave.
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Downtown
Revitalized urban core with restaurants and Pioneers Museum.
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Broadmoor
Upscale neighborhood around the legendary resort.
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Briargate
Northeast master-planned community with top schools.
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Rockrimmon
Northwest residential near the Air Force Academy.
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Manitou Springs (separate city)
Artsy town at the base of Pikes Peak.
Where people spend their time in Colorado Springs.
- Pikes Peak West of city
- Garden of the Gods West Colorado Springs
- US Air Force Academy North Colorado Springs
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Southwest
- Broadmoor Hotel Southwest
- Manitou Incline Manitou Springs
Planning a Colorado Springs move.
- Military PCS to Fort Carson, Air Force Academy, Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain drives peak demand.
- Altitude (6,035 feet) affects newcomers; higher than Denver.
- I-25 cross-state moves face occasional snow closures.
- Colorado PUC licensing is required.
Moving in Colorado Springs: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Colorado Springs?
Local moves run $800–$2,700 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,700–$6,200 for 3–4 bedroom. 15–20% cheaper than Denver.
How do military PCS moves work here?
Fort Carson, AFA, Peterson, Schriever, and Cheyenne Mountain each have Personal Property Shipment Offices coordinating approved movers.
Do Colorado Springs movers need a state license?
Yes. Colorado PUC Household Goods Mover Permit is required.
When's the best time to move to Colorado Springs?
May–June and September. Winter brings snow; summer wildfire smoke is real.
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