Cost of Living in Stratmoor, CO

Population 6,396 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Stratmoor sits on the smaller end of the Colorado city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Stratmoor sits roughly 7 miles south of Colorado Springs — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than Colorado Springs' $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 95

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Stratmoor

The median home value in Stratmoor is $276,000 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,244/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,759/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Stratmoor has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$276,000
10% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$820,798
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,244/mo
5% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,747/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 65.1%
Renter-occupied 34.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,244
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,858/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.4%
Carpooled
9.0%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
3.9%
Work from home
4.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,759
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,740
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
55% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.2%
Graduate degree 1.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.3
Male median age 31.6
Female median age 30

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
65.8%
Good air days/yr
154
Max AQI recorded
31
PM2.5 days
334
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Stratmoor, CO?

Stratmoor has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Stratmoor, CO?

The median gross rent in Stratmoor is $1,244 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Stratmoor?

The median home value in Stratmoor is $276,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Stratmoor?

The median household income in Stratmoor is $62,759 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Stratmoor, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Stratmoor is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Stratmoor, CO affordable?

Stratmoor is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

Stratmoor at a Glance

Population
6,396
Median Income
$62,759
Home Value
$276,000
Median Rent
$1,244/mo
Unemployment
7.4%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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