Your Finger Tip Guide to Colorado Springs…
Colorado Springs is a city blessed with natural grandeur, excellent recreational opportunities, nikd and sunny weather, and a great quality of life.
Colorado Springs is a city blessed with natural grandeur, excellent recreational opportunities, nikd and sunny weather, and a great quality of life.
Situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level, the city is protected from severe cold in the winter and intense heat in the summer. Because Colorado Springs has an average of over 250 days of sunshine, it is not surprising that it is called the “Sunshine Capital of the Rockies.”
Greater Colorado Springs has an ethnically diverse population of over 500,000, with a median age of 32.
Residents are well-educated, above the national norm; median household income is $48,185; and surveys show that the cost of living is lower than in many other U.S. cities of similar size.
When combining state and local taxes, Colorado ranks average in the nation.
The Pikes Peak area is home to many corporations, research and test-marketing organizations, and a variety of non-polluting manufacturing and publishing companies.
The military plays a strong role in the city’s economics, employment and development. The benefits to the business community are obvious.
In addition to the military’s economic impact, the relocation of prestigious corporations to Colorado Springs continues to provide many employment opportunities.
The arts are well-represented with many theatre groups, dance troupes, a highly acclaimed symphony, distinctive art galleries, and an excellent Fine Arts Center.
Quality of life, excellent universities, availability of an educated work force, diverse employment opportunities, and the beautiful mountain setting make Colorado Springs a most desirable place to call home.
