Cost of Living in Fountain
Fort Carson's front door, the Pikes Peak region's most affordable community
What it costs to live in Fountain
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Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$2,314 – $2,714 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $2,048 |
| Property tax | $158 |
| HOA | $0 – $200 |
| Insurance | $108 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$919 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~149 min to downtown) | $419 |
Utilities$350 | |
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| Electric & gas (Colorado Springs Utilities / Mountain View Electric) | $205 |
| Water (Fountain Utilities) | $75 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$620 | |
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| Monthly estimate | $620 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
car-dependent; some commercial corridors score 47–63
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $388K–$420K
- Data Year
- 2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- Down 0.6–1.6% YoY, stable, affordable market
- Avg Days on Market
- ~48 days
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- Median ~$2,820/yr (Livability)
- Sales Tax Rate
- El Paso County + Fountain city tax + state
- Cost of Living vs National
- Below national average, one of the most affordable communities in the Pikes Peak region
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Fountain Utilities
- Electric & Gas
- Colorado Springs Utilities / Mountain View Electric
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $86,242
- Cost of Living Index
- 110 (BestPlaces; housing 6% below national avg, utilities 21% below, groceries 3% above)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- $918/mo full-time average (CareLuLu); $17.96/hr for in-home care
Common QuestionsFAQ, Fountain
What is the median home price in Fountain?
As of 2026, the median home price in Fountain is approximately $388K–$420K (Zillow reports $388K, down 1.6% year-over-year; Redfin at $400K; Realtor.com at $420K). This makes Fountain one of the most affordable markets in the Pikes Peak region. Homes average about 48 days on market.
What is the cost of living in Fountain?
Fountain’s cost of living index is approximately 110 (national average = 100), with housing running 6% below the national average, utilities 21% below, and groceries 3% above. Median property tax is roughly $2,820 per year. Median household income is $86,242 with a median age of 30, the youngest of any community on our list.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.