The Colorado Springs metro is home to 760,782 people (up 6.8% over five years), with a median household income of $87,180. Typical rent of $1,764/month works out to 24.3% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Colorado Springs's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 23.8% |
| Professional & management | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.0% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 24.3% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Colorado Springs market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,764/month suggests a household income around $71,000/year. The metro's median household income is $87,180.
By workforce share: Education & health care (23.8%), Professional & management (14.7%), Retail trade (11.1%) (Census ACS 5-year).