Fountain, Colorado

Small Colorado city with local appeal

West Colorado Springs, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.5

D

out of 100

Overview

Fountain is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 28,489, part of the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $392,256. Median household income is $80,311.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,489 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $392,256 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $80,311 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27 minutes
  • Part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,489

Source: Census ACS

$392,256

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$80,311

Source: Census ACS

27 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

19

Source: Walk Score

118 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

El Paso County (county-level results)

44%
54%
Democrat 166,597
Republican 203,933
Leans R+9.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 52.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 51.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 19/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.5

Location

Fountain, CO (38.6996, -104.7005)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.