Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
25%
Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$910
Population
4,864
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Heaven between the Garden of the Gods and Pike Peak
Adventure
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Mountain
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Tourism
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Scenic
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Laid-back
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Nestled between the Garden of the Gods and Pike Peak, Manitou Springs is not your average mountain town. This historic town has been a popular tourist spot since the 1870s when visitors learned about the healing property of the area’s natural springs and cool mountain air. Today, eight of these naturally carbonated springs remain and residents and visitors alike adore Manitou Springs’ laidback, resort lifestyle. When renting in Manitou Springs, you’ll be surrounded by dynamic landscapes with your apartment or house resting among hills and mountainous terrain. Opportunities for adventure are endless in this small city. Hike one of the many scenic trails in town to admire gorgeous natural features like Rainbow Fall or admire the remains of an ancient civilization at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. See awe-inspiring sandstone rock formations while buying local art in an adobe-style gallery at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post or spelunk at the Caves of the Winds Mountain Park. These are just a few of the activities you’ll experience while living in Manitou Springs. After a day of exploring, head to the town’s eclectic downtown filled with locally-sourced eateries, cozy brewpubs, relaxed wineries, quirky gift shops, art galleries, and bohemian boutiques. Adding even more allure, this impressive small town is convenient to Colorado Springs and several ski resorts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,384
Average: $106,798
Education
2,476
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,800
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manitou Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manitou Springs, CO is $813 for a studio, $910 for one bedroom, $928 for two bedrooms, and $1,752 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manitou Springs has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$910/month
617 Sq Ft
House
$1,430/month
787 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
447 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Miramont Castle
- Manitou & Pike's Peak Cog Railway
- Cave of the Winds
- Garden of the Gods Park
- North Slope Recreation Area
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.