Moving to Colorado / Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Fountain / Security-Widefield
Car-oriented suburbs. You will drive for almost all errands.
Is it walkable?
Car-oriented suburbs. You will drive for almost all errands.
What's walkable: Neighborhood parks, and the Fountain Creek Regional Trail.
Drive times
| Downtown Colorado Springs | about 15–20 min |
|---|---|
| Fort Carson | about 10–15 min |
| Peterson Space Force Base | about 10–15 min |
| Downtown Denver | about 75–85 min |
Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.
Transit
No rail. CDOT's Bustang Outrider has listed a Fountain stop on its Colorado Springs route; check ridebustang.com for current service.
What it's like
Suburbs south of Colorado Springs along I-25, close to Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base. Mostly single-family homes from the 1960s through new construction, with some of the lower prices in the region.
What homes cost
- Fountain median about $400KSource: Redfin, Fountain, Sept. 2026
- Security-Widefield median about $400KSource: Redfin, Security-Widefield, Sept. 2026
Median sale price over the three months ending September 2026, as shown on Redfin in November 2026. Medians move every month and swing a lot where there are few sales.
Good fit if
People working at Fort Carson or Peterson who want a short commute, a yard, and more house for the money.
Maybe not if
People who want walkability or a historic main street.
Streets and landmarks to know
- Fountain Creek Regional Park and Trail
- I-25
- Fort Carson (nearby)
Coffee and food near here
Want me to send you homes in Fountain / Security-Widefield?
Text or call me and tell me what you are looking for. I will send you homes that fit, and I am glad to answer questions even if you are a year out.
Joshua Zelcer, REALTOR® · Brokers Guild Real Estate