Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Colorado Springs

Woodmoor leads Colorado Springs in rent gap — 1.2x higher than the metro median. This isn't just about income; it's about access to secure, high-value infrastructure. The top-to-median gross rent spread reflects a structural shift in where value is concentrated: not in volume, but in location, exclusivity, and proximity to mission-critical facilities. The full data and ranking are published today at: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-04-colorado-springs-spread-gross-rent-place This trend mirrors national shifts in knowledge-based urban economies — where proximity to innovation and security hubs becomes a premium asset. As defense and tech sectors grow, so does the premium on certain ZIPs. The question isn't whether the gap will grow — it's who gets to live where. Top-to-Median Gross Rent Gap, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Woodmoor — $2,276 #2 Air Force Academy — $2,264 #3 Fort Carson — $2,180 #4 Gleneagle — $2,099 #5 Woodland Park — $2,007 #6 Monument — $1,929 #7 Security-Widefield — $1,793 #8 Fountain — $1,745 #9 Cimarron Hills — $1,664 #10 Colorado Springs — $1,648 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Jacob Montgomery (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57850047; Slide 2: Smallbones (Public domain) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=11011207; Slide 3: Lumen Wilde (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=166567056; Slide 4: ERoss99 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21904517 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-04-colorado-springs-spread-gross-rent-place 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