Fountain, Colorado · ZIP 80817

Fountain — ZIP 80817

Fountain (80817) scores 67/100 — Fair for Fountain. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $396K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg math proficiency21%

Avg reading proficiency36%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$396K

Median rent$2,086/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$396K

Median Rent

$2,086/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

22,087

Violent Crime

4,222

Property Crime

17,865

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for El Paso County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Jordahl Elementary School	KG–05	524	38%	46%
Eagleside Elementary School	PK–05	332	32%	37%
Fountain-Fort Carson High School	09–12	1,974	22%	48%
Aragon Elementary School	PK–05	358	22%	27%
Mesa Elementary School	KG–05	668	21%	30%
Janitell Junior High School	06–08	658	13%	39%
Fountain Middle School	06–08	1,051	12%	28%
Prairie Heights Elementary School	PK–05	130	5%	35%
Conrad Early Learning Center	PK–PK	228	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,101

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

30.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80817 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 80817 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80817 is approximately $396K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 80817 in Fountain has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.