Cascade-Chipita Park is a small town of 1,302 in Colorado, with a median household income of $78,542
and a 18.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cascade-Chipita Park stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cascade-Chipita Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cascade-Chipita Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.4
Cascade-Chipita Park's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cascade-Chipita Park costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$464,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,298
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Cascade-Chipita Park's violent crime rate is 589.0 per 100,000 residents
— 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
589.0 /100k
Property Crime
2809.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cascade-Chipita Park is served primarily by Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO
National Avg
School District
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cascade-Chipita Park sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 74.0°F in July,
with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 133.5 inches of snow per year.
Cascade-Chipita Park's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cascade-Chipita Park roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $464,000 and median rent is $1,298/month.
Cascade-Chipita Park's violent crime rate is 589.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2809.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cascade-Chipita Park are operated by Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO has a population of 1,302, a median household income of $78,542, and an unemployment rate of 18.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cascade-Chipita Park averages 38.7°F in January and 74.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches
with about 133.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 80819, 80809.
The population of Cascade-Chipita Park, Colorado is 1,302 with a median age of 52.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cascade-Chipita Park: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $464,000, median household income $78,542, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cascade-Chipita Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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