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Monument.
About
Life in Monument
Monument is a community of 11,035 people in Colorado. The median household income is $128,816, median rent runs about $1,947 per month, and median home values are around $636,700. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Monument at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+32.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Other South America
Who lives in Monument: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Monument, the largest foreign-born group is from Other South America (14.3%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.8%
of households
Married Couples
61.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Monument
In Monument, rent runs 10% above the CO average, and home values are 18% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,667
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $744,085 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Monument and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in El Paso County, which includes Monument, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Monument: El Paso County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Paso County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Monument is about 2% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Monument Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Colorado Springs, CO metro area
Commute28.8 min avg
How Monument residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Monument, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Monument runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
168
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,204.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Monument Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Paso County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Paso County, which includes Monument, the most common type is hail, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 47 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 60 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 40 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 34 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 45 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 43 | Hail | $343.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Paso County, county-wide
Monument is about 2% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Paso County, which includes Monument, is typically good — 249 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
249
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
El Paso County, county-wide
Monument is about 2% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Monument has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/30°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/33°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.4"
Annual Snowfall
121.1"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
183
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 14°F | 0.52" |
| Feb | 43°F | 14°F | 0.58" |
| Mar | 52°F | 23°F | 1.33" |
| Apr | 57°F | 29°F | 2.10" |
| May | 67°F | 38°F | 2.26" |
| Jun | 79°F | 47°F | 1.76" |
| Jul | 84°F | 53°F | 2.69" |
| Aug | 81°F | 51°F | 3.11" |
| Sep | 75°F | 44°F | 1.70" |
| Oct | 63°F | 32°F | 0.87" |
| Nov | 52°F | 22°F | 0.69" |
| Dec | 43°F | 15°F | 0.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Monument
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Monument's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Hospital - Interquest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Colorado Springs
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
Childrens · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Colorado Springs
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Colorado Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Monument
Monument's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Monument (within 15 miles)
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
12.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 28,086 students · in-state tuition $12,752 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,720 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
12.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 8,697 students · in-state tuition $10,345 · 48% graduate · median earnings $61,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Monument
Monument has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
97 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
National Park
99 mi awayCities Near Monument
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Monument FAQ
Is Monument, Colorado affordable?⌄
Monument's median rent is $1,929/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $128,816/year. Median home value is $636,700.
Is Monument, Colorado safe?⌄
Monument's violent crime rate was 168 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1204 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Monument, Colorado?⌄
El Paso County, which includes Monument, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Monument, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Monument is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,929/month and median household income is $128,816/year. The median home value is $636,700. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Monument, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Monument is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from