SURPRISING! Why Everyone Is Leaving Colorado Springs CO
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- People leaving Colorado Springs? Learn the surprising reasons why Colorado Springs, CO - once the number one place to live in the U.S., has seen a decline in its ranking. In this video we'll delve into the factors that have led to people leaving this popular city, and find out what might be behind this shift in population.
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"Old Colorado Springs" was very, very, good. "New Colorado Springs" is very, very, bad. Very, very, sad, but true.
What are you talking about?
Because what used to be a sleepy town in the 80s, back when most homes didn't have central air because you didn't need it, is now unaffordable, crowded, hot, with way more crime. The median income in the Springs is now $141,000, which was unheard of before. It's become the next Boulder, where only the very well-off can afford to live here anymore. A lot of us don't feel that a few cool new restaurants is worth the dramatic change.
@@lunacouerwell said
People are moving out of my wonderful City of Colorado Springs because it's growing. It's a military Town there's five military installations in here alone. Yes it's growing and becoming crowded.
Yes it's spreading out good point.
It’s always been a military town and that’s the reason it’s been growing. People get stationed here and stay
When I moved there in 2007 it was very quiet and never had traffic. That changed around 2016. I don't like it as much anymore but I bought my house cheap when they were. Having said that, upgrading is out of the question with how much homes have increased in price. It's in the top 5 most expensive states for homes.
Thank you for sharing!
With a daughter in Ft Collins and brother in Colorado Springs here is my opionion. Too much traffic in Denver. Houses and rent, insane. Too many pot heads going nowhere in life. If you aren’t actively enjoying the outdoors then maybe you should move somewhere cheaper.
Pot heads?😂😂😂
Wish I could get the POT HEADS instead of the BASE HEADS!!!
We moved here because of my husband's job. Living on base was not a choice because of the insane wait (18+ months when we moved here) at all of them. We had no choice but to rent (which sucks) because all of the decent homes were well over our budget. There are NO livable houses in this city for under 400k now. And unfortunately, with the increase on mortgage rates and interest rates, it pretty much priced us out of everything. Add to that that there are no decent paying jobs here unless you have a security clearance or connections.
There's also issues with the homeless and panhandlers, car theft, violent crime and scams in this city that I haven't encountered any other place I have lived in the U.S.
How about insane rent prices, insane home prices, insane food prices and constant traffic from tourists?
Did I miss it? Did she mention where the people moving out of Colorado are going to?
Colorado Springs is great. The weather is by far the best I lived in, and I've lived in many. In 1- max 2 years you get fully accommodated with the altitude, sooner if you exercise. All during winter there are many days you can get out in shorts and tee shirt. The summer is moderate, and you don't need air conditioning like in upstate NY, or Florida to name a couple of places. This woman has no idea, just badmouthing one of the best places to live in since everything gets a bit passe after a couple of decades. You want a worst place, go to Denver, but even there is better than most of the nation. No bugs and no mosquito in Colorado Springs too. The only thing bad here is the lack of a beautiful ocean and lack of a local ski slope, but if you truly are into sports and outdoors, Colorado Springs is still the best place to be.
I’ll share why we just went under contract on a home in CO springs. We are moving from Fort Worth for my husbands job transfer. His job is based out of Denver but we cannot find ANYWHERE to live in Denver that is not only in our budget but NOT under contract immediately. So the hour commute versus the cost is absolutely worth it.
This is happening a lot more. Welcome to the Springs! And thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Price and politics has me looking to relocate within the next couple years... I just don't see a future here.
I have been here all of my life. I refuse to leave and we constantly ride the struggle bus. I just wish all of you would go home. Military families are fine, we love them, but the rest of you please just go home.
Colorado Springs has wonky weather: 9 months of winter; 1.5 hours of spring, summer fluctuates and is about 2-3 months. I have lived in other places and find this the least hospitable...people and weather wise. Only people who don't know anything better really like it. Those from the East like it more than people who are from the West.
The architecture is ugly. It is not eco friendly. Heavy crime thanks to the number of people suffering from PTSD and are armed (5 military installations.) Very expensive groceries and housing for less. I look forward to expanding to Texas. The best = the library system, mail-in ballots and the COS airport. Generally it is not for city dwellers used to sophisticated offerings and style.BTW I have lived here for 25 years by default. I moved here for the altitude.
I appreciate your viewpoint and agree. I am happy to have lived in better places.
9 months of winter 😂 it can feel like that sometimes, thanks for sharing!
I moved from Michigan to the Springs in 97. The number one reason I’ve noticed for people leaving is because they are transplants and want to be closer to family.
I see that a lot too! Thank you for sharing this 😊
Any additional reasons from your perspective?
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I have been in Colorado Springs since 1992 til today. The traffic in Springs right now is very bad,plus housing is terrible,more expensive. But I still love Colorado Springs.
I was born in Colorado Springs, and I used to love living there, we left and lived it Utah for a few years just to come back to the same house in the springs, and it’s not the same place anymore
I hear that often! Thank you for sharing.
Interesting. We just got here from Florida. We did our research and visited the area for several weeks before pulling the trigger. We lived in Orlando, Florida before - there certainly aspects of Florida we enjoyed but the reality is for us the summers were brutally hot and humid. July 3rd it was 97F with 97% humidity - the "feels like" temp was over 120F. That's hotter than a sauna you can't leave. That wasn't a one-off day either - very common in the summers. We considered moving to Tampa, but then you have to deal with hurricanes every few years - perhaps a big one every couple decades. I will say the winters were glorious. Then all the issues with increased property insurance and crazy traffic.
No place is perfect. The best places to live rarely stay that way for long because so many people move there. Remember when California was a paradise? High taxes and cost of living ruined the dream. Now Californians are fleeing their state for other places like Idaho, Colorado, Texas, and even Florida. Now you have folks joke about _their state_ being "full" - or telling Californians to go ruin someone else's state. Anyone that tells me Colorado is full hasn't been to Limon - it still looks empty to me.
For better or worse, the Springs is growing and will continue to do so. It's still a great place to live - but we need to have smarter growth to remain that way - which means getting ahead of the issue instead of being reactive.
I do advise anyone wanting to move here to rent for 3-6 months over the winter months. If you are good with that, you are golden.
Be sure to keep your skin moisturized and drink water.
@@JasonTaylor-po5xc winter isn’t bad at all anymore. When I was young and I’m 48 rn when it snowed there was gonna be snow on the ground for the rest of the winter. Now it usually melts the same day
@@rudytrujillo2238 Still anyone coming from a warmer climate should consider renting over the winter to ensure it is tolerable. There were a couple of -10F days last season. For me, it is worth it - but not for everyone.
Don't move here. Big city problems should stay there. The lack of respect for the great outdoors is too much to take. As a native we love our outdoor spaces so when we see the destruction of our mountains lakes and streams, for housing projects liter and homelessness it's too much to handle. SO YES WE ARE FULL!!
Been here for 2 years. Everything feels like it's getting more expensive, the construction on academy has gotten worse and the homelessness feels like it got worse too
It has! I'm a native trust me it has completely gone to s***!
the construction on academy is a never-ending nightmare! :D
We left in 2021 because of the weather. We are in Fort Myers now but I miss the Springs because I liked all the Shopping on Powers and my brother lives there. I don’t miss the weather though. I love hot weather!
You can come visit! 🤩
The Springs is way over rated. Moved to Fremont County and work in The Springs. 7 years. Pros. Mountains, climate, outdoor rec. That's it. Everything else is sub par. Not quite 1 million people in the area. Lacking bars and restaurants. Let's talk about drugs, theft and in general lack of accountability. I've lived in every region except the NE. This is the scumiest population I've ever experienced. Even working at fortune 500's nothing functions as it should. Road rage. Look up the number of unsolved murders as a direct result of road rage. This goes along with hit and runs. It's the norm here. The veterans, i am one, come across as you owe them something. There's spots of sanity in Colorado. The tourist towns and the more dense Hispanic community's. The front range in general with The Springs leading the way suck.
Life is short. If you don't like the area - move. Too expensive to move? Sell all your crap and hop on a bus. That's what I did - but I moved _to_ the Springs. Still relatively warm, decent people compared to other places in Colorado. I'm sorry if this hasn't been your experience. Not exactly Southern hospitality but still good folks. The South isn't what it used to be either (both good and bad). I'm not a vet, but my father is. We owe them a debt of gratitude for our freedom. Any time I find out someone served in the armed forces, I thank them for their service. I think that is reasonable.
The more dense Hispanic communities? Did you list that as a reason Colorado sucks?
@@jessmoore108 The more dense Hispanic communities and the tourist towns are the only sanctuaries of sanity in Colorado is what I meant.
Most "affordable" areas have residents that I do care to have as life long friends.
I grew up in NOLA. I'm ready for the cold. I hate it being hot and humid 10 months a year. When you've lived your entire life in 99 degree 80% humidity swamp bowl, you tend to idealize the cold windy forest mountains lol.
😂 yeah that would be tough! We really do have great weather most days!
What you are describing is happening to a lot of places. In fact, everywhere I go that is either naturally attractive or has a great culture is experiencing overpopulation. It is especially hard on those who can remember what it was like 20 years ago or more. I would still move to the Springs if I could. DFW has a LOT more people and very little for those who love the outdoors. I know to someone who lives in your city that it now feels crowded and different (not in a good way). Yet, the Springs remains a breath of fresh air to someone like me.
Love this! 👆🏼
I moved here 14 years ago and things are so bad now. Auto insurance highest in the state, road rage everywhere you go too many entitled people. The pot holes are endless and construction on the roads too. I hope to move before becoming a crime victim. Homeless people camping near us and prowling to see what they can steal.
There hella Fl, TX, Memphis, NC,SC, Al & LA here in southern Colorado
It was good because not that much people knew about the town now a lot of people knew about the town moved here then things started going up. I hear a lot of people say how dry the air is.
I came from Alaska and I did not mind the cold I really miss Alaska . I hate Colorado Springs. Terrible weather.
Interesting! I hear Alaska is beautiful but I’m not sure about the long darkness 😁
Never had a headache untill i moved to Colorado!!!!!
Then bounce!
My step-mom and dad had to move because of the altitude. She actually developed heart problems because she was in a constant state of altitude sickness. It can be tough to acclimate and sometimes, your red blood cells just won't cooperate. I hope you can find some help with it.
May the egress not only continue, but accelerate!
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Housing is expensive and cheaply made
Thank you for the comment! I think it just depends on the builder
ive been here since 69 so ive seen it all , i worked in the concrete industry and that job is a good way to since how the city is growing , i started doing foundation work in 78 and honestly its been ball to the wall .... im retired now and cant afford the place i helped build , housing is sick ....be perpared to pay over 700k for a new home and over a million for a custom home easy , im looking to move i cant afford this place any longer.....its slowly becoming the new San Francisco Ca
It’s changed so much! I’m sorry to hear that about affordability. Do you own or rent your home? Even owning has increased with taxes and insurance. 🥴
Thanks for the vid! I've scratched CS off the 'possible' list.
Glad it helped!
@@LivingtheSprings We just moved into a new home in Pueblo West a month ago. We're really liking it!
@@joesmith1922 Pueblo West is a great choice!
Hi Iris! I had no idea you were on UA-cam. Somehow the algorithm suggested this video to me, so I clicked and there you were. Anyway, it’s good to see you. Looks like you are doing well, my friend. Take good care!❤
Oh my gosh Michelle! So good to hear from you! How funny 😂
I remember s circle Drive had the most beautiful homes in the springs back in 1978-1998 it will never be what it use to be.
we are all full up...stay in cali please
Thanks for watching!
I live here and Colorado Springs (and Colorado in general) went downhill when the Californians started moving in and voted to legalize weed
I think the Colorado weather is absolutely perfect!
Live in Colorado it'll be better there
Only if you are Military
Colorado has its pros and cons. It’s definitely beautiful here 😊
Why aren't we talking about grocery price's? Car Insurance? Rent? You know necessities of life. Not to mention water source's which I think springs come from mountain runoff. It's reasonable here in the Midwest and I can't even imagine what prices are there now.
I have several videos on this, check them out! ua-cam.com/users/livingthesprings
I think y'all are gonna be next. The Midwest is now one of the last affordable places in the US for the middle class. Folks can sell their homes here, buy a house outright there and still have plenty to live on before they even get a job. The middle class can actually thrive there. Heck, they can even homestead there. Problem is, that's gonna do what it did here - drive your prices up and congest everything.
The only reason you may avoid it is climate change. Even when I lived in NE from 1991-2000, phew those hot humid summers. Then the arctic winds that would blow through your bones in the winter lol. It's only gonna get hotter so it may not be the most popular destination for the long-run. But for the next decade or so? It might be.
I moved out of the springs down to pueblo for no other reason then family. They live in pueblo and getting up in age.
Thats why i left the midwest is wayyyyy more affordable the 1 unit i had was $1100 a month no dishwasher not to mention illegal termination with amazon
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's always helpful to hear about others' housing situations and how they navigate through challenges.
Isn't Colorado Springs one of the fastest growing cities in the country?
Yes and will continue to grow!
The video is about Colorado Springs, not the rest of the state.
The idea that Colorado Springs has been a good place to live has largely been a result of marketing.
The reality is that Colorado Springs in particular has lead the entire nation for adolescent to young adult suicidality. Its zoning and urban design is terrible, making much of the Springs a glorified strip mall. Many of the faith-based organizations in the Springs would be viewed as regressive fundamentalist cults in any more functional society (ones that don't have something like the aforementioned high rate of suicide).
It's important to make assessments based on data and facts rather than speculation and subjective "vibes" regarding the character of a place.
For the record: I am a world traveled person, military retiree. Colorado Springs is not now and hasn't been a good place for someone to hang their hat for some time. It's certainly not a good place to raise children.
I think it’s a great place to raise a family! Thanks for watching!
I live in Greccio Housing (non-profit affordable housing). 10 years ago, I applied, was approved, signed the lease and moved in within 10 days. Now? They have a year-long wait list at minimum. Even my one bedroom apartment, in a 1980s building without central air, that needs more and more repairs each year, the rent's gone from $450 in 2014 to $880 this year. This is _not_ a building appreciating in value lol so I don't get it. All I know is we don't have enough affordable housing.
I was shocked to learn our median income is $141,000 here. We have a huge upper middle and rich class, a large lower-class and poor population and then a sliver of a middle class. I don't see how this is sustainable, especially as climate change worsens weather patterns. More and more people move here because it's mostly pleasant for now. But as weather patterns change, as our summers get hotter and our winters have less snowfall, the wildfires will just get worse. Those same rich people and industries that moved here because it's nice are just gonna move somewhere else. The same cycle will repeat in another town, they'll have their city transformed...and those that can't afford climate migration will be left with their remnants.
Wow! What a huge jump! I hope someone does something sooner than later. Builders need to be incentivized to build affordable housing. That could be a start. Thanks for the comment!
It’s way less crowded than DFW still 7 million live down here although we have a milder climate but hot Summer
Wow, I had no idea that everyone is leaving. That is insane. I cannot imagine everyone is leaving. How does the population go to zero???
last I checked the population doubled
Yes, the traffic on I-25 is backed up all the way to Albuquerque!
No, it’s true. I just drove through the Air Force Academy and it was completely empty. And then driving through downtown Colorado Springs, all I saw was three zombies and a confused marmot.
Clickbait and sensationalism
Glad to see u go!! 💙💙💙🤣
Thanks for watching!
Colorado has always been Blue 😂. I am a Native 4th generation.
Northern Colorado had so many farms was quite now packed with homes and farms have dissapeared. Our mountains are trashed and people used to actually camp in tents, now you see RVs. That isn't camping. Lol
More like glamping.
so basicly they came from cali flashed thier money around built houses no one can afford and now they are leaving... i say bye bye... ive been here since 68 so i witnessed all the growth , believe me when i say growth is not always good....rents are crazy high , to own a house here you need a small fortune ....traffic now is unbelievable , a 1bd apartment in a livable area is gonna cost you close to 1300 to 2k and raising , 2bd 1500 to 2300 easy ... now i remember powers blvd was just farm land when i got here , in fact they built the stock car race track at powers and platte ave because that was as far north as one could go, now its becoming close to center of the city or even south of center...so stay put please
Hey Billy . We had some good times at the race track....
Nostalgic!
@@VegasheatX-tra sure did , that was back in 69 , 70 , 71
It’s because the state went Blue. Let’s cut the BS. The year this state went blue and local politics started to switch, the state and the cities all went to shit. Cost of living sky rocketed, rent through the roof, taxes shot through the roof, utilities quadrupled in less than 2 years, crime rate his gone up, combined with the cold and non plowed roads during the winter, unless you’re a native and genuine just love the state, why stay? There’s no incentive other than…..yeah can’t think of anything.
I appreciate your point of view, but this is happening in Red states too.
Never moved there. Too big. Too much traffic. Too crowded.
5:49 Winter is so minor in CO. You're kidding, right😂
No not at all 😭😅
@@LivingtheSprings Yes there are bitter days but that's to be expected. If you live in the mountains it's definitely worse but on the plains, it's not that bad compared to our Canadian hugging states.
Castle Rock is a better option. You will hate CS (excluding the Broadmoor area which is not in CS technically speaking) especially when you are the swatting target as your neighbors will have no problems fabricating incident reports against you and calling the police on you. Neighbors from hell, here it is.
Born and raised in Colorado Springs. Been here since 1964. Used to be a quiet sort of romantic city. I remember when everything shut down on Sundays. Nothing was ever open on Sundays. The world was quieter, people friendlier. Today is just madness, the growth in new communities spans what used to be rolling hills and pastures. The quietness is gone and everyone is trying to get somewhere at any cost. Crime is up, shootings is up, somehow in all this we lost our sense of humanity. Colorado was predominantly Republican. Under Obama the State sadly turned blue in 2008 and nothing has been the same since. Now if your coming to Colorado, be prepared to be a second class citizen as migrants get 1st priority over you. If they come to take your property or home, know that the Government refuses to do anything. That's why people are leaving. Those that fled California came here and voted for the same type of Gov they fled and here we are living in a city that I don't recognize anymore.
I have lived in the Springs for 25 years. I am considering leaving myself. It is getting too crowded and I don’t like the liberal politics of Colorado.
It sounds like you've put a lot of thought into your decision. The Springs has changed a lot over the years, and it's always tough to see a place you love become different.
Colorado in general sucks now that it went blue and the weather in Colorado Springs sucks
It isn't because Colorado became more Blue in its politics. If anything it is a good thing then we don't have to deal with the MAGA idiots (except Boebert, and she's gone come November). We have enough fun dealing with all the Evangelicals in Colorado Springs. That all started in the late 90's when James Dobson and Focus on the Family came to the Springs. Ruined a great little military and liberal arts college (Colorado College) town.
Colorado has always been a Moderate state, a mix of Cosmopolitan and Rural Cowboy culture. I grew up in Colorado, my wife is a native of Colorado Springs, and what I've seen as far as changes over the last 50 years is crazy. We have always had issues with Water and infrastructure. There have always been issues with urban sprawl, even my home town (in NW Denver area) went from 35-40k people in 1987 to over 100k by 2000 because of companies coming to Colorado and people moving here for once was affordable houses (that all ended in 2010).
And yeah, the weather at times can suck. But the vast majority of the time it is pretty good. And what do you expect, we get the four seasons here, and you do eventually get used to the altitude. Plus, it is a dry climate here. Once you get west of the Mississippi the humidity drops hard.
Finally, yes Colorado has lost some of its glamour for a place to live due to multiple reasons. Overall though it is still a good place live and raise a family.
But you’re taking a huge chance going to a red state. I believe they’re herding us. Part of their population control. 😱
Uhh Colorado mostly always been blue or purple. Really never has been a red state.
@@calkelpdiver
Well I live in Colorado and it's 100% the politics that is destroying the state. Well politics and ignorant people. Kind of like you...
@katkilr7685 I live here too. How? How are the politics and stupid people destroying the state?? Cuz that sounds like scapegoating.
#1 for who?
I grew up in the terrible state of Illinois! I retired from the military in Colorado Springs! I loved Colorado Springs for many years. And then things changed! For some reason this city voted in a pos democratic mayor. Now we are turning into a terrible city like Denver. I have lived this city for over 30 years. Now I am trying to find a safe place to live without all the sanctuary city crap that I tried to escape in Illinois. Hope this helps anyone looking to find a peaceful place to live! God bless America! Lord knows we need it right now! Maga!
I had to get the hell out of boulder and moved to a red state w a great governor. I dont plan to go back w 15 million migrants bringing health problems we have not seen in 50 years from every country in the world.
Our county just joined a law suit against state 'sanctuary laws' for undocumented immigrants. Should be interesting.
Clickbait title, low effort and low quality video.
To you.
Thank you Biden- illegitimate elections have consequences