Colorado Springs Named One of the Best Areas for Young Professionals

Colorado Springs should be at the top of your list if you're a young professional looking for the perfect city to call home. It's also at the top of some other lists, like the 25 Best Places for Young Professionals and the 25 Best Overall Places to Live by Newsweek. These lists considered 150 of the most popular cities in the country, and nothing could top Colorado Springs for young professionals. Our real estate agents have more details on why so many young professionals love life in Colorado Springs.

This list ranks cities based on various factors, including the cost of living, recreation, average annual salary, housing markets, attractions, amenities, and more. Colorado Springs lands near the top of the list in many categories, especially if your ideal city includes a healthy helping of the great outdoors. There's so much to do near Colorado Springs homes for sale, so much to see, and so much nature waiting for you just beyond the city's borders. While it's a large, vibrant, and growing city, Colorado Springs is less crowded than the biggest cities, balancing the perks of living in a large, urban metro with the comforts you'd typically find in smaller communities.

Get to Know the Neighborhoods

• Cimarron Hills
  If you want a secure, suburban lifestyle while still having easy access to all of the amenities and attractions of Colorado Springs, then Cimarron Hills is the perfect place to start your search. This neighborhood, located near Peterson Air Force Base just 10 minutes from downtown, is a popular place for young families, with great safety and plenty to do for residents of all ages. Cimarron Hills is an ideal neighborhood if you're looking for a place to settle down and raise young children, with plenty of other families around.
  
  
• Stratmoor
  Like Cimarron Hills, Stratmoor is considered a suburban neighborhood with a very tight-knit community. This is the perfect neighborhood if you're an outdoorsy type, with tons of parks around, gorgeous views of the mountains, and a wide variety of local wildlife. There are plenty of community events throughout the year and countless ways to get involved in the community as a resident. Many people who live in Stratmoor commute to downtown Colorado Springs for work, and the easy commute makes it a great choice if you want a suburban lifestyle without compromising on urban amenities.
  
  
• Knob Hill
  Knob Hill has undergone quite a transformation in recent years and has become a popular choice for young residents who love art. This neighborhood has essentially become the arts district of Colorado Springs, with public art, murals, and more brightening up all manner of public spaces. If you're into art, music, culture, nightlife, and the chance to help develop a vibrant artistic neighborhood, this might be the perfect Colorado Springs neighborhood for you.
  
  
• Vista Grande
  Perhaps the most popular neighborhood for young families, Vista Grande is known for its outstanding family restaurants and ample outdoor activities. Many businesses are around, including big-name chains and unique, local small businesses, making it easy to find everything you need close to home. There are so many reasons that families with kids love calling this part of the city home.

Do you like what you see in Colorado Springs? Our local team is here to help with your real estate needs. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Colorado Springs, CO area.