Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

Where are Colorado Springs households moving to—and why it matters for real estate strategy? The latest data from ALEX Intelligence reveals that Pueblo County received 905 households relocating from the Colorado Springs metro in 2022–23—more than any other county in the state. This is not a sign of decline but a strategic realignment driven by affordability. As Colorado Springs continues to grow due to defense, aerospace, and healthcare jobs, households are choosing Pueblo for lower housing costs and a more sustainable cost of living. The migration pattern shows a clear feedback loop: Colorado Springs’ economic strength is fueling Pueblo’s growth. This creates a new regional dynamic—Pueblo is not just a fallback market but a rising economic partner. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Matthew Dillon from Hollywood, CA, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=83643532; Slide 2: mark byzewski (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=143755471; Slide 3: Stormshadownl at Dutch Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=1806048; Slide 4: hakkun (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=46660253 Households Moving Out to a Single County, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Pueblo County, CO — 905 #2 Denver County, CO — 865 #3 Douglas County, CO — 794 #4 Arapahoe County, CO — 699 #5 Maricopa County, AZ — 538 #6 Jefferson County, CO — 485 #7 Adams County, CO — 373 #8 Larimer County, CO — 362 #9 Bexar County, TX — 348 #10 Los Angeles County, CA — 279 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-26-colorado-springs-mig-out-dest 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