Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Black Forest
Black Forest, CO Area Guide
Delight in tranquil luxury near Colorado Springs
Secluded
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Upscale
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Luxurious
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Family-Friendly
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Situated about 19 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, Black Forest is a tranquil community regarded for its upscale homes and picturesque mountain views. Black Forest provides residents with a peaceful home base, along with close proximity to the rugged Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, which is teeming with opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Black Forest’s exceptional schools and overall peaceful atmosphere make it a top choice for numerous families. Although the community feels secluded, Black Forest is just minutes away from Colorado Springs’ most desirable attractions, including the Garden of the Gods, the Broadmoor Seven Falls, and Palmer Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$129,274
Average: $150,366
Education
6,583
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,371
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Black Forest has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
5%
Non-Renters
95%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Black Forest Regional Park
- Fox Run Regional Park
- Homestead Ranch Regional Park
Airports
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.