Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Peyton
Peyton, CO Area Guide
Luxuriate in open space minutes from Colorado Springs
Rural
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Lush
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Peaceful
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Secluded
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Quiet
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Growing
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Military-Friendly
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Located about 20 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, Peyton offers residents a rural, small-town feel just minutes from the many amenities of a larger city. Predominantly a residential area, Peyton provides only a few basic necessities in the way of local businesses and public buildings. However, stores and restaurants are plentiful in neighboring Falcon, just minutes from Peyton along Highway 24.
Easy access to Highway 24 makes getting around from Peyton simple, whether you want to explore the scenic Paint Mines Interpretive Park or venture into Colorado Springs. Peyton is about an hour’s drive from Denver as well, should you want to take a day trip or plan a weekend getaway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,583
Average: $148,077
Education
34
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
54
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Peyton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Peyton, CO is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
284 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
937 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
85 Students
Peyton Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
197 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,248 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- 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.