Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Red Dog Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Maté Factor
Coffee Shop
Balanced Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bon Ton's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Carnelian Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Jives Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
La Baguette
Coffee Shop
Cucuru Gallery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Susie's Westside Cafe
Coffee Shop
AspenPointe Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
COG Rail Locomotive Historic from 1890's
Attraction
Heritage Center
Museum
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Attraction
Miramont Castle
Museum
Steamboat Rock
Attraction
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Race Car Museum Outlet
Museum
Cog Railway Depot
Attraction
Cave of the Winds
Attraction
Siamese Twins
Attraction
The Scottsman
Attraction
Lyons Sandstone Quarry
Attraction
Giant Footprint
Attraction
Keyhole Window
Attraction
Sleeping Giant
Attraction
Three Graces
Attraction
Gray Rock
Attraction
Pulpit Rock
Attraction
Snake Pit Bouldering
Attraction
Sentinel Spires
Attraction
South Gateway Rock
Attraction
North Gateway Rock
Attraction
Ridgeline Pass
Attraction
Kissing Camels
Attraction
Food and Drink (15) A-
Swirl Wine Bar
Bar
Keg Bar & Grill
Bar
Manitou Brewing Company
Bar
Manitou Brewing Company
Bar
Pikes Peak Chocolate & Ice Cream
Sweets
Colorado Custard Company
Sweets
Townhouse Lounge
Bar
Royal Tavern
Bar
Patsy's Original Candy
Sweets
Kinfolks
Bar
Ancient Mariner
Bar
Jack's Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Goodrich Ice Cream
Fast Food
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Sweets
Bob's Westside Liquors
Alcohol
Margo's Vienna Station
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Red Rock Lounge
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Trails End Tap House
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Red Rocks Barn
Community Centre
crossfit SoCo
Gym
Westside Community Center
Community Centre
West Center for Intergenerational Learning
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Baguette
Bakery
Outside The Breadbox
Bakery
King Soopers
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Mountain Mama Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Memorial Park
Park
Manitou Playpark
Playground
Soda Springs Park
Park
Mabel Willie Park
Park
Schryver Park
Park
Manitou Mesa
Park
Rainbow Falls
Park
The Fields Community Park
Park
Deer Valley Nature Park
Park
Bill Bauer's Park
Park
Westmoor Park
Park
White Acres
Park
Vermijo Park
Park
Bott Park
Park
Blunt Park
Park
Bancroft Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Thorndale Park
Park
Trail Junction Picnic Grounds
Park
Hurricane Canyon Natural Area
Park
West Middle School Backyard
Park
Ruxton Park
Park
Buena Vista Public Park Community Center
Park
VaM's Nature Reserve
Park
Gold Camp Park
Park
Shops (39) A+
Notes in Bloom
Florist
Gigi's Animal Lover's Gift Shop
Gift Shop
The Antique Emporium
Furniture
Opals Place
Fashion
The Whickerbill
Gift Shop
The 10 Spot
Gift Shop
Plinkety Plink
Gift Shop
Natural Gems
Fashion
Piramide Clothing
Gift Shop
The Vault
Gift Shop
Olive Tap
Gift Shop
American Toy Store
Toys
Salus
Gift Shop
Twigs of Manitou
Fashion
Antiques and Collectibles
Gift Shop
Bear Cave
Gift Shop
La Chemere
Gift Shop
Mountain High Gallery and Gifts
Gift Shop
La Tienda
Gift Shop
Gordon's Gold and Silver Jewelry
Fashion
Flying Eagle
Clothing
Mushroom Monday
Clothing
Santa Fe Springs
Gift Shop
The Leprechaun Shoppe
Gift Shop
Southwest Silver
Gift Shop
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Manitou Springs.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Old Man's Trail & El Paso
Bus Stop
10 Old Mans Trail
Bus Stop
Incline & COG
Bus Stop
Manitou Springs
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Manitou Springs is 131/100 - which is 17% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime C

Manitou Springs crime rates are 1,901 per 100k, which is 43% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
1,512 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
389 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C

The median income in Manitou Springs is $65,933 - which is 5% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$65,933 C
Unemployment Rate
9.5% F
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Manitou Springs Police Department
Police
Manitou Springs Fire Department
Fire Station
Strawberry Fields MMJ
Pharmacy
Colorado Springs Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Brookdale Senior Living
Nursing Home
CSHP Urgent Care
Clinic
21st Street Dental Group
Dentist
The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs
Nursing Home
Colorado Springs Health Partners PC: Brady Julie MD
Doctor
Still Point Medical Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Perfect Teeth
Dentist
The Little Clinic
Doctor
King Soopers
Pharmacy
King Soopers
Pharmacy
King Soopers
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Colorado Dental Group
Dentist
Colorado Springs Westside
Clinic
Westside Family Dentistry PC
Dentist
The Center at Centennial
Nursing Home
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
Hospital
El Paso County Public Health
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing B

Manitou Springs home prices are $415,400 - which is 57% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$415,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
6.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Manitou Springs graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Manitou Springs Middle School
Mountain Song Community School
Howbert Elementary School
The University School
Midland Elementary School
Holmes Middle School
West Elementary School
West Middle School
Zebulon Pike
High Schools (1) F
Manitou Springs High School
The University School
Coronado High School
Zebulon Pike
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ratings C+

Manitou Springs has an overall rating of 67% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C+
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Manitou Springs Area Facts

  • Manitou Springs has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Manitou Springs crime rates are 43% lower than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Manitou Springs is 17% higher than the Colorado average

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Manitou Springs? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Manitou Playpark
      Soda Springs Park
      Mabel Willie Park
      Schryver Park
      Manitou Mesa
      Rainbow Falls
      The Fields Community Park

      Entertainment

      COG Rail Locomotive Historic from 1890's
      Heritage Center
      Manitou Cliff Dwellings
      Miramont Castle
      Steamboat Rock
      Balanced Rock
      Balanced Rock
      Race Car Museum Outlet

      Food & Drink

      Swirl Wine Bar
      Keg Bar & Grill
      Manitou Brewing Company
      Manitou Brewing Company
      Pikes Peak Chocolate & Ice Cream
      Colorado Custard Company
      Townhouse Lounge
      Royal Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Manitou Springs? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Manitou Springs.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Manitou Springs? The cost of living in Manitou Springs is 131/100 - which is 17% higher than Colorado.
      Manitou Springs
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Manitou Springs? Manitou Springs crime rates are 1,901, which are 43% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,901 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Manitou Springs? The median income in Manitou Springs is $65,933 which is 5% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $65,93319% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,30652% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      104% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Manitou Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Manitou Springs home prices? Manitou Springs home prices are $415,400 - which is 57% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $415,400125% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9361% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      11% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Manitou Springs have good schools? The Manitou Springs graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Manitou Springs a good place to live? Manitou Springs has an overall rating of 67% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      5 total surveys

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