How many renters in Colorado Springs, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±1.9 points) of renting households in Colorado Springs, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±1.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±1.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±0.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Colorado Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Colorado Springs | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 8.2% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±1.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±1.2 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±1.0 points) | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±1.6 points) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Colorado Springs against El Paso County, its state and the nation
| Colorado Springs | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±1.9 points) | 54.8% (±1.7 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±1.6 points) | 44.4% (±1.4 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±0.7 points) | 32.3% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,410 (±$1,584) | $61,925 (±$1,375) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,648 (±$23) | $1,696 (±$20) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Colorado Springs, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from El Paso County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In El Paso County, Colorado Springs ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 136 of 333.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Colorado Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | — | 54.3% (±1.9 points) | — |
| Cimarron Hills | 3.3 mi | 59.6% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratmoor | 6.6 mi | 48.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manitou Springs | 8.2 mi | 64.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Security-Widefield | 8.4 mi | 58.5% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Air Force Academy | 10 mi | 54.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gleneagle | 12 mi | 65.6% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Carson | 12 mi | 63.9% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Fountain | 13 mi | 71.0% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Carson, CO (63.9%), Fountain, CO (71.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gleneagle | 65.6% (±16.4 points) |
| 5 | Manitou Springs | 64.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 6 | Fort Carson | 63.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Cimarron Hills | 59.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 8 | Calhan | 59.0% (±27.1 points) |
| 9 | Security-Widefield | 58.5% (±12.9 points) |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 54.3% (±1.9 points) |
| 11 | Air Force Academy | 54.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Monument | 48.5% (±20.0 points) |
| 13 | Stratmoor | 48.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 14 | Ellicott | 41.7% (±58.2 points) |
| 15 | Black Forest | 35.6% (±36.8 points) |
| 16 | Woodmoor | 27.9% (±31.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Colorado Springs
Are renters in Colorado Springs rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in Colorado Springs pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Colorado Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Colorado Springs, CO spends 32.0% (±0.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colorado Springs city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colorado Springs city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colorado Springs city, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Colorado Springs city, Colorado (place:16000, in state:08).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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