The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80817 sells for about $432,000, or $191 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,779 a month.
ZIP 80817 — Fountain
The 80817 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $432,000 and moderate inventory levels. Demand remains supported by the local military presence and affordability relative to the broader Colorado Springs market. While price growth has moderated, the market remains stable with consistent sales activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers, and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the northern Colorado Springs market.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80817, El Paso County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the regional educational landscape.
The region faces standard Colorado wildfire and wind risks, with insurance premiums trending upward due to regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the proximity of Fort Carson and the broader Colorado Springs aerospace and defense industry, driving steady demand for workforce housing.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents primarily commute north to Colorado Springs via I-25, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features local parks and proximity to Fountain Creek Regional Park, offering trails and outdoor space within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from military personnel and commuters, with vacancy rates remaining relatively tight.
The economy is heavily influenced by the presence of Fort Carson and the defense sector in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
The area is served by the I-25 corridor, providing the primary transit link to employment centers in Colorado Springs.
Ongoing residential development continues on the periphery of Fountain, reflecting the area's role as a bedroom community.
The El Paso County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, fire protection, and water/sanitation districts.
Property insurance costs are rising across the region due to increased wildfire and hail risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cave of the Winds Mountain Park4.819.6 mi
- Skate City Austin Bluffs4.316.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.320 mi
- Kids Empire Colorado Springs4.712.5 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.917.8 mi
- The Broadmoor World Arena4.410.8 mi
- Norris Penrose Event Center4.314.5 mi
- Garden of the Gods Resort4.418.3 mi
- Red Leg Brewing Company4.619.3 mi
- Ivywild School4.613.1 mi
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4.812.1 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Colorado Springs and XD4.511.1 mi
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park4.79.5 mi
- National Museum of World War II Aviation4.911.4 mi
- Quail Lake Park4.511.1 mi
- Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center4.818.2 mi
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings4.418.8 mi
- The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway4.519.1 mi
- Garden of the Gods Trading Post4.718.1 mi
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum4.714.2 mi
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park4.79.5 mi
- El Pomar Youth Sports Park4.510.7 mi
- Colorado Springs KOA Holiday4.14.3 mi
- Quail Lake Park4.511.1 mi
- Widefield Community Park4.55.5 mi
- The Broadmoor4.712.9 mi
- Valley Hi Golf Course3.912.3 mi
- World Golf & Sand Creek Golf Course4.512.9 mi
- Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club4.57.9 mi
- Country Club of Colorado4.411.3 mi
- Asian Pacific Market4.412.9 mi
- Fort Carson Main Exchange4.48.2 mi
- King Soopers410 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.312.9 mi
- King Soopers4.210.7 mi
- Colorado Springs Airport4.610.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional park offering trails and nature areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.