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Security-Widefield, CO

A town of about 37,345 people in El Paso County, part of the Colorado Springs area. Resident comments and photos are about Security-Widefield; job numbers cover the wider area.

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Where it is
Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield in Colorado
Colorado in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Security-Widefield's center.

9
grocery stores
26
restaurants
12
coffee shops
50
parks
186
playgrounds
3
libraries
1
movie theater
1
live theater
1
museum
3
bookstores
3
gyms
2
bars
10
pharmacies
1
hospital

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 2,108 rented homes in Security-Widefield, 73% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 5%
$1,000 to $1,499: 29%
$1,500 to $1,999: 39%
$2,000 to $2,499: 19%
$2,500 to $2,999: 8%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Security-Widefield rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

15 public school districts in this county, with about 117,296 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Academy School District No. 20 In the County of El Paso An · Colorado Springs
25,719 students · 16 students per teacher · 40 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Peyton
24,517 students · 19.4 students per teacher · 30 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In the County of E · Colorado Springs
22,725 students · 15.8 students per teacher · 57 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Harrison School District No. 2 In the County of El Paso An · Colorado Springs
12,267 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 28 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
School District No. 3 In the County of El Paso and State of · Colorado Springs
9,612 students · 16.5 students per teacher · 18 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$448,492
What a typical home sells for across the Colorado Springs area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 1% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $101 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 100.7 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 14 min at rush hour
To downtown Colorado Springs, CO, 10 miles. About 14 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
2 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 3 miles from the town center. The largest is about 74,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $4,963 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CO. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$87,470
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.41% of home value a year
About $410 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.40%
CO's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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