Northwest

About

Northwest is located exactly as its names describes and is an ideal location for those stationed at the Air Force Academy. Occupying the area between the mountains and I-25 and just north of Garden of the Gods, homes here are very desirable and the supply can be limited. While still a reasonable choice for Fort Carson, Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB, the commute is going to be much longer.

Neighbors

You’re more likely to reside amongst dual income families in this region. Upper ranking military officers stationed at the AF Academy love the area, and spouses tend to find excellent employment opportunities here as well as in Denver. Retirees also find refuge here.

Neighborhood Feel

There’s a great mix of old and new in this region replete with “old town” Colorado charm. There really isn’t a single prevailing home type; you’ll see either spacious new construction in a variety of architectural styles or 70’s style split-levels. This area spans the foothills and the hillsides, where wildlife is plentiful and the vistas are stunning. Newer, master planned communities boast themed playgrounds and parks as well as walking/biking trails.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
Fort Carson – Gate 3
Peterson AFB – West Gate
USAFA – South Gate
Schriever AFB – North Gate
Drive Time to Gate
30 to 50* minutes
25 to 25* minutes
10 to 20* minutes
30 to 45* minutes
By Transit
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Neighborhood Info

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Points of Interest

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Pike’s National Forest

Glen Eyrie Castle

Garden of the Gods

Manitou Springs

Pikes Peak

Old Colorado City

Kissing Camels and Garden of the Gods Club

Big Plus

Shopping is abundant and you’ll find all the brands you recognize and rely on (Target all the way through luxury brands).

Easy access to the Air Force Academy amenities — even if you’re stationed down south at Fort Carson or
Peterson AFB. There’s a BX, commissary, military treatment facilities and all the collegiate sports your heart desires.

Master planned communities with parks, trails and a variety of architectural styles ranging from craftsman, cottage, to Spanish style all built from the 90’s forward.

This area includes the most sought after area school district, Academy District 20.

Convenient to Denver.

Things to Consider

This is a fairly pricey area for most families and your money may not go as far.

It’s a difficult commute to anything other than the
Air Force Academy so the closer you can position yourself to the main highways, the more time you’ll save.

How’s the Market?

The median home value is $323,300 according to the Zillow Home Value Index.

Home Values are forecasted to increase by 3.2% in the coming year.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single-family homes in Northwest is $1,775.

School Scoop

In Colorado Springs, you can choice into a different school in the district or in another district, space allowing, during Choice Open Enrollment. The only way to guarantee admission to a school in your district is by residing within the district boundaries.

Northwest is partially zoned in the highly sought after Academy District 20. This district consistently ranks among the top 10% in the state. D20 offers a robust selection of extracurriculars and athletics, International Baccalaureate programs and Advanced Placement classes, and even supports a healthy Home School Academy program (home schooling is quite popular in Colorado Springs).

Northwest Colorado Springs has 6 primary and secondary schools. One of the highest rated schools is Chipeta Elementary School, which has a rating of 10 according to GreatSchools.org. The public schools in Northwest Colorado Springs are in Colorado Springs School District 11 or Academy School District No. 20.

Highlighted Areas

Cordera

Rockrimmon

Peregrine

Pinecliff

University Park

Mountain Shadows