Question 1

Is 80906 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80906 in Colorado Springs has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Colorado Springs city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80906 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 80906?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80906 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80906. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 80906 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Colorado Springs. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 80906?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80906 is approximately $530K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80906 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80906 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 80906 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80906 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Colorado Springs. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 80906 scores similarly to the middle tier of Colorado Springs neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Colorado Springs — ZIP 80906

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cheyenne Mountain High School	09–12	—	—	—
Broadmoor Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Canon Elementary School	PK–PK	—	—	—
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Pinon Valley Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Gold Camp Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Fox Meadow Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Harrison High School	09–12	—	—	—
Stratton Meadows Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
The Vanguard School (Elementary)	KG–06	—	—	—
Oak Creek Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Otero Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
The Vanguard School (High)	09–12	—	—	—
The Vanguard School (Middle)	07–08	—	—	—
Aspire Online Academy	KG–12	—	—	—