Moving to Colorado / Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Pueblo
Downtown Pueblo and the Union Avenue Historic District are walkable, and the Riverwalk ties them together. Most neighborhoods are car-oriented.
Is it walkable?
Downtown Pueblo and the Union Avenue Historic District are walkable, and the Riverwalk ties them together. Most neighborhoods are car-oriented.
What's walkable: The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, Union Avenue Historic District, and downtown's Main Street area.
Drive times
| Pueblo | under 10 min |
|---|---|
| Downtown Colorado Springs | about 40–50 min |
| Fort Carson | about 35–45 min |
| Downtown Denver | about 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr |
Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.
Transit
Pueblo Transit runs local buses. CDOT's Bustang Outrider has routes through Pueblo; check ridebustang.com for current service, as the Pueblo to Colorado Springs link has been suspended in the past.
What it's like
A historic steel town on the Arkansas River with a downtown riverwalk, older brick neighborhoods and Lake Pueblo State Park just west of the city. It has the lowest home prices of any place in this guide.
What homes cost
- Median sale price about $261KSource: Redfin, Pueblo, 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 in Pueblo, or who want the most house for the money in Colorado with a real downtown.
Maybe not if
People commuting to Denver, or to Colorado Springs every day without wanting a 45 minute drive.
Streets and landmarks to know
- Historic Arkansas Riverwalk
- Union Avenue Historic District
- Lake Pueblo State Park
- Colorado State Fairgrounds
Coffee and food near here
Want me to send you homes in Pueblo?
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