Apartments for rent in Manitou Springs, CO

The small town of Manitou Springs, Colorado is home to approximately 5,000 people. Middle-aged professionals should feel right at home, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 43, the town's residents are older than most cities in Colorado. Most Manitou Springs residents own their homes, and 43% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,015 a month, which is $176 per month less than the state average.

Manitou Springs has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not used. Few residents (3%) commute to work on foot, though the number surpasses the national average.

Many Manitou Springs residents work in one of five industries: retail, scientific, healthcare, education, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 37% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $78K, Manitou Springs workers earn about the same as the average Colorado resident. However, Manitou Springs compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Manitou Springs has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 15% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 20% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.