Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
9%
Fountain
Fountain, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,589
Population
28,954
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A vibrant suburban enclave in the shadow of Pike’s Peak
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With the cityscape on one side and open countryside on the other, the small city of Fountain is a suburban community located fifteen miles down Interstate 25 from Downtown Colorado Springs. Living in Fountain allows you to take full advantage of Colorado’s gorgeous natural landscape: Pike’s Peak is within view, with the nearby Front Range providing both beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for hiking, camping, biking, and skiing.
Closer to home, the lush Fountain Creek Regional Park features a network of paths and trails that you can access without even leaving town. The city is also home to Pike’s Peak International Raceway, which hosts all manner of auto racing and other events throughout the year.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,932
Average: $90,820
Education
6,657
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,456
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fountain has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fountain, CO is $926 for a studio, $1,589 for one bedroom, $1,633 for two bedrooms, and $1,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fountain has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,589/month
691 Sq Ft
House
$2,409/month
1,938 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fountain, CO is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
419 Students
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
131 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,046 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
663 Students
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
106 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fountain Creek Regional Park
- Fountain Creek Nature Center
- Clear Spring Ranch Park
- Ceresa 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.