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Random Mountain Town of the Week

Welcome back to Mountain Dwellings!
This week’s edition brings us to….
Manitou Springs, Colorado!
Fast Facts about Manitou Springs:
Population: 4,607 (2024)
Nickname: "Saratoga of the West" because of its historic reputation as a health and wellness resort centered around its many natural mineral springs.
Elevation: 6,358 feet
Year Founded: 1872
Distance to Closest Larger City: 15 minute drive to Colorado Springs and a 1 hour 20 minute drive to Denver.
Homes for Sale in Manitou Springs:
Zillow: According to Zillow, as of 2025:
The average home value in Manitou Springs is $548,283.
Click on each to see the full listing!
Listed from LESS expensive to MOST expensive for this area!
Less Expensive:
More Expensive:
Most Expensive:
Closest Ski Resort:
Breckenridge Ski Resort is a 2 hour drive from Manitou Springs.
-2,900 acres of skiable terrain
-187 trails
-35 lifts
-355 inches of annual snowfall
Where to Stay in Manitou Springs:
You can stay in a loft in the heart of downtown Manitou Springs!
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