Fountain

Fountain is Colorado Springs southern "suburb" housing about $25,000 people. When you cruise through Colorado Springs on I-25 Fountain is the southern realm of the Springs and in some ways -at least in my mind- is still part of the city. Just east of Fort Carson the army base there is a lot of military influence and the vibe is conservative and kinda bored and stiff. There are much prettier and more fun places in the Springs than Fountain.

The town is named for Fountain Creek that flows through and the spot was a railroad stops and farming and ranching hub back in the late 1800's when it was getting established. The average household income is about $40,000 and average is a good way to explain this place in general. It is ironic that Fountain is in a legal battle to take water from a Custer County ranch down south, I guess Fountain is a dry fountain in more than one way.

Fountain is only about a 15 minute drive south of Colorado Springs. The area has been around for a long time and there are a variety of homes here, some very old to some in subdivisions that are much more modern. The current population is 26,057 and the largest industry is health care and social assistance. The population itself has boomed in the last decade with a 71% increase in the amount of resident since 2000. The median household income is $53,406 which is just slightly below the state average. However, the median average home price here is $179,542 which is considerably lower than the state's average, making Fountain a great place in regards to cost of living.

While most of the neighborhoods here are newer, there are also some older, run down ones. Many of the homes here have a great view of the mountains to the west. Considering the cost of living this would be a good place to call home for those who work in Colorado Springs.