Colorado Springs is located just 61 miles south of our capitol, Denver. Colorado Springs is one mile above sea level. Colorado Springs is situated near the base of the world famous Pikes Peak. We have many attractions including the beautiful Garden of the Gods Park, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, downtown Colorado Springs, historic Old Colorado City, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Skiing, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting are all enjoyed by both residents and tourists. The following military bases call Colorado Springs home: Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, NORAD and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, and the United State Air Force Academy. Our economy is primarily driven by the military, high tech industry and tourism. Colorado Springs was voted as the #1 Best Big City in "Best Places To Live" by Money© magazine in 2006. Our climate is very moderate year round. We get an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. It rarely reaches above the 90's in the Summer and when it does snow in the Winter, the snow melts away in a day or two. The average Colorado Springs home sales price is $202,742. The median Colorado Springs home sale price is $174,450. The sales price to list price is 96.9%. The average days on market that a Seller can expect is 89 days.