Livability Score

74
/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
Unknown Name
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
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Red Rock Lounge
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Trails End Tap House
Bar
KFC
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+
Unknown Name
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Manitou Playpark
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Soda Springs Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mabel Willie Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Schryver Park
Park
Manitou Mesa
Park
Rainbow Falls
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
The Fields Community Park
Park
Deer Valley Nature Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bill Bauer's Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Westmoor Park
Park
White Acres
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (39) A+
Notes in Bloom
Florist
Unknown Name
Books
Unknown Name
Fashion
Gigi's Animal Lover's Gift Shop
Gift Shop
The Antique Emporium
Furniture
Opals Place
Fashion
Unknown Name
Toys
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
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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
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Incline & COG
Bus Stop
Manitou Springs
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Manitou Springs is 115/100 - which is 4% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime D+

Manitou Springs crime rates are 2,668 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
2,287 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
381 crimes per 100k C-
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employment C

The median income in Manitou Springs is $52,646 - which is 16% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$52,646 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.6% 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
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
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
Unknown Name
Dentist
The Center at Centennial
Nursing Home
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing C-

Manitou Springs home prices are $295,700 - which is 12% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$295,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
5.6x (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.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C+
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  • Manitou Springs has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Manitou Springs crime rates are 18% lower than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Manitou Springs is 4% 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

Unknown Name
Memorial Park
Manitou Playpark
Unknown Name
Soda Springs Park
Unknown Name
Mabel Willie Park
Unknown Name

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
74%

2% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit
0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
6%

3% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Manitou Springs? The cost of living in Manitou Springs is 115/100 - which is 4% higher than Colorado.
Manitou Springs
115

15% more expensive than average

Colorado
111

11% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

D+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Manitou Springs? Manitou Springs crime rates are 2,668, which are 18% lower than Colorado
Total Crime
2,668 per 100k people

14% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 38

14% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime
87%

Year over year crime is up

C Employment

What is the median income in Manitou Springs? The median income in Manitou Springs is $52,646 which is 16% lower than Colorado.
Median household income
$52,6465% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$37,55326% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
5%

2% lower 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

C- Housing

What are Manitou Springs home prices? Manitou Springs home prices are $295,700 - which is 12% higher than Colorado
Median home value
$295,70060% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$84111% lower than the US average
Home Ownership
60%

5% 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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