Colorado Springs -- Facts & Stats

#1 by Money Magazine for best big city in the nation to work and live - Money Magazine August 2006
#1 by Forbes.com for most Pet Friendly city - 2007
#2 in population for percentage of veterans
#3 by Forbes for best, fastest, growing, most business friendly metro
#4 by Frommer's for best cities ranked and rated. Analysis based on a rigorous analysis including cost of living, climate, education, health and healthcare, crime, leisure transportation, arts and culture, economy and jobs, and overall quality of life - Frommer's April 2007
#6 among top cities in the country for home ownership
#6 by Men's Health for fittest cities
#10 by MSN Real Estate for cities with top values for retirees
#11 by U.S. Census Bureau for American's techiest city
#13 by Forbes for best places for businesses and careers
#14 by Runner's World for the best runner's city in America
#16 by AMPA & Prevention magazine as the best in the US for walking - 2006
#16 in newspaper readers
#19 in most literate cities

Posted by Kathy Torline - Nordstrom
KAT, A Colorado Springs Realtor You Can Trust in El Paso & Douglas County; including Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Larkspur, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake www.Kathytorline.com
Colorado Springs Real Estate
Kissing Camels bring back so many memories. You just have to keep making us dream, don't you? My wife and I love the area and my aunt lives there and I grew up there. Very good, concise report. Thank you for the reminder of how nice a place it is.