Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

Gleneagle, Colorado Springs has the highest share of renters spending over half their income on rent—39.5%—according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey. This isn't just a rent number; it's a signal of structural imbalance in the rental market. The data shows that affordability is not a wage issue but a supply issue: high demand from military, healthcare, and remote workers is outpacing new construction. This forces skilled professionals into financial stress, threatening long-term talent retention. The source of this analysis is: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-29-colorado-springs-severe-rent-burden-place-mkt. What does this mean for the future of rental housing in Colorado Springs? Renters Over the 50% Rent Threshold, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Gleneagle — 39.5% #2 Air Force Academy — 33.4% #3 Fountain — 30.4% #4 Fort Carson — 27.8% #5 Woodland Park — 26.8% #6 Cimarron Hills — 26.1% #7 Colorado Springs — 24.8% #8 Stratmoor — 22.1% #9 Security-Widefield — 20.9% #10 Monument — 20.4% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Smallbones (Public domain) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=11011344; Slide 2: CaroleHenson (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=26361193; Slide 3: Matthew Dillon from Hollywood, CA, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=83643537; Slide 4: ForgottenColorado (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=94852904 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-29-colorado-springs-severe-rent-burden-place-mkt 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