Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

Arapahoe County, CO, sent 114 fewer households to Colorado Springs between 2021–22 and 2022–23 — the largest decline among all U.S. counties tracked by the IRS. This shift reveals a critical inflection point: Arapahoe County is no longer a net contributor to Colorado Springs’ growth. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive analysis of IRS Statistics of Income Migration Data, published October 24, 2026. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-colorado-springs-mig-trend-origin-asc This isn’t just a dip — it’s a reconfiguration of regional dynamics. As Arapahoe County becomes less affordable, Colorado Springs risks losing its traditional talent pipeline. What does this mean for workforce housing, long-term affordability, and regional planning? Decline in Households Moving In, by Origin County, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Arapahoe County, CO — -114 #2 Douglas County, CO — -80 #3 Bell County, TX — -67 #4 El Paso County, TX — -60 #5 Jefferson County, CO — -52 #6 Denver County, CO — -38 #7 Los Angeles County, CA — -38 #8 Spokane County, WA — -37 #9 San Bernardino County, CA — -34 #10 Honolulu County, HI — -33 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Jeffrey Beall (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=130105443; Slide 2: TranqyPoo (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=190562929; Slide 3: Christian Collins (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=134548242; Slide 4: CaroleHenson (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=26355338 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-colorado-springs-mig-trend-origin-asc 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