Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

🏆 Ranked #112 of 152 U.S. metros on 12-month labor force growth — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Colorado Springs is not just slowing down—it's losing workers. Despite strong job growth in defense and tech, the metro posted a -1.8% labor force expansion in July 2026, the weakest in the nation. This isn't just a headline—it's a structural red flag. The labor force decline suggests that economic momentum is being choked by affordability and retention challenges. Even with new jobs, workers can't or won’t stay. The real estate market is not just affected by mortgage rates—it’s being reshaped by who can afford to live here. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis of BLS data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-15-colorado-springs-lab-bls-labor-force-growth-12m-msa 12-Month Growth in Metropolitan Labour Force (July 2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #112 Colorado Springs, CO <- this market #1 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC #2 San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR #3 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC #4 Spartanburg, SC #5 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR #6 Charleston-North Charleston, SC #7 Lancaster, PA #8 Reading, PA #9 Baton Rouge, LA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-15-colorado-springs-lab-bls-labor-force-growth-12m-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902