Colorado Springs Neighborhoods Ranked by Schools, Safety, Value
By Sharon Ben-Moshe · August 25, 2026
El Paso County real estate combines scenic mountain foothills with expanding suburban developments. We analyze Colorado Springs ZIP codes across school proficiency ratings, police statistics, and home values.
Colorado Springs sits along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in El Paso County. Neighborhoods here feature varied topographies, distinct school districts, and wide variations in home values from the western foothills to the eastern plains.
Pikes Peak region ZIP codes compared
NeighborScore evaluates Colorado Springs communities against Colorado statewide benchmarks. Educational metrics come from the National Center for Education Statistics, while real estate figures reflect verified county transactions.
- Northgate (80921): Scores 59 overall with a 75 school score, 45 crime score, and a median home price of $708,962. Median rent is $1,904. Its Academy District 20 schools drive high family demand.
- Broadmoor and Southwest (80906): Scores 57 overall with a 70 school score and 45 crime score. Median property price is $520,451 with median rent of $1,681, situated near Cheyenne Mountain.
- Briargate (80920): Scores 56 overall with a 68 school score and 45 crime score. Median home price is $514,635 and median rent is $1,879, offering established suburban subdivisions.
- Black Forest and North (80908): Scores 56 overall with a 68 school score and 45 crime score. Median home price reaches $666,186 with larger lot sizes and lower housing density.
- Westside and Downtown South (80905): Scores 56 overall with a 68 school score and 45 crime score. Median home price of $368,806 provides an affordable entry point relative to Front Range averages.
School district boundaries and housing tradeoffs
School district lines significantly shape housing prices in Colorado Springs. Academy District 20 in northern ZIPs like 80920 and 80921 posts higher state test proficiencies than central Colorado Springs District 11, which shows in pricing differences documented by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Crime data tracked through the FBI Crime Data Explorer indicates that violent crime remains low across outer residential corridors, though vehicle thefts occur across urban commercial corridors.
Choosing a Colorado Springs neighborhood
Movers comparing northern subdivisions with older western districts can check America's highest scoring ZIP codes or evaluate specific properties using our Colorado Springs comparison tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-scoring neighborhood in Colorado Springs?
ZIP 80921 in Northgate leads Colorado Springs with an overall score of 59, supported by a 75 school score and a 45 crime score.
How expensive is housing in Colorado Springs 80906?
The median home price in 80906 around Broadmoor is $520,451, with median monthly rent recorded at $1,681.