Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs ranks #2 of 7 Colorado metros on construction establishments, with 2,161 active construction establishments in 2022—second only to Denver. This data, drawn directly from the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns 2022, reveals a market uniquely positioned for sustained growth. While national headlines focus on inflation and uncertainty, Colorado Springs is building its future on infrastructure, defense, and skilled labor. The Kansas City Fed notes persistent affordability strain, yet construction remains robust—indicating a market where supply is catching up with demand. For investors, developers, and residents, this is a sign of resilience, not overheating. How does this construction momentum affect your real estate strategy in the Springs? Share your perspective. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Frank Stickel (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=72931590; Slide 2: Christian Collins (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=134547689; Slide 3: Fredlyfish4 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=28059911; Slide 4: Christian Collins (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=134547909 Construction Establishments, top 7 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO — 9,088 #2 Colorado Springs, CO — 2,161 #3 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO — 1,396 #4 Greeley, CO — 1,191 #5 Boulder, CO — 839 #6 Grand Junction, CO — 610 #7 Pueblo, CO — 420 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-colorado-springs-istand-23-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