Map of Falcon Colorado
About Falcon Colorado
Falcon Colorado Springs is a small town located in unincorporated El Paso County, Colorado. This area is located about 15 miles northeast of Downtown, Colorado Springs and even closer to areas like Powers and Briargate. The zip code in Falcon CO is 80831.
In the late 1800's Falcon was for all intents and purposes a railroad town. The Denver and New Orleans operated on a rail bed parallel to today's Eastonville Road, then the Chicago and Rock Island on a rail bed parallel to today's U.S. Route 24. The lines' intersection remains an important center of the Falcon area today. A railroad hub in the early 20th century, the town spent several decades as a quiet ranching community until it experienced rapid residential growth throughout the 1990s.
Falcon has seen significant growth in recent years. This area features a good deal of commercial development. This area has seen the recent addition of shopping centers, restaurants and more.
Schools in this area are in the Falcon School District #49. This is a large school district and currently features a wide range of programs and services.
The availability of affordable land, as well as proximity to Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever Air Force Base, have helped promote rapid growth and development in the Falcon Neighborhood of Colorado Springs. Homes for sale in this area range from new neighborhood homes to homes on acreage. Many builders, both local and larger national builders are now building in the area. This area offers affordable homes on larger lot sizes great for a growing family. Similar neighborhoods include: Monument CO, Peyton CO and Black Forest CO.
Quick Facts
Quick answers to your questions about Falcon Colorado Neighborhood
Falcon CO Zip Code | 80831 |
Falcon CO Elevation | 6468 |
Falcon CO Population | 5,015 |
Falcon CO Size (area) | 127 sq mi |
Falcon CO School District | D-49 |
Falcon CO Average Lot Size | 6.4 acres |
Falcon CO Commute Time | 27 minutes |
Where is Falcon Colorado?
Falcon Colorado is a small town on the eastern edge of El Paso County south of Peyton Colorado. The area is large and flat and covers approximately 127 square miles and is at an average elevation of 6500 feet in elevation. The northern border is Peyton Colorado and the western border is Marksheffel. The homes in this area tend to be on large lots with an average lot size of over 6 acres.
Schools in Falcon Colorado
Students in Falcon Colorado Springs attend the Falcon School District D49. This school district has 9 elementary schools, 3 Middle Schools and 3 High Schools. Most students in Falcon area attend schools in the Falcon Zone which includes both Falcon Middle School and Falcon High School. The Elementary Schools in the Falcon Zone include, Woodmen Hills Elementary, Falcon Elementary and Meridian Ranch Elementary schools.
Weather in Falcon Colorado
The weather in the Falcon Colorado Springs area tends to be a little more extreme than in other parts of the Colorado Springs area due to the drifting snow. Average highs in the winter are in the upper 30's with average lows dropping down to 15-20 degrees. Summertime temperatures average 77-82 degrees with the lows in the 50s. The Falcon area has very similar weather to the Peyton Colorado area.
Falcon Colorado Springs Real Estate Statistics
% of Housing Occupied (vs Vacant) in Falcon Colorado 95%
% Owners Occupied (vs Rentals) in Falcon Colorado 88%
% Residents w/ >High School Education in Falcon Colorado 74%
% Residents w/Income > $100,000 in Falcon Colorado 34%
% Residents Employed (vs. Unemployed, Not in Labor Force) in Falcon Colorado 63%
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Homes for Sale Today in Falcon Colorado | |
Falcon Colorado Median Sales Price | $295,000 |
Falcon Colorado Days on Market | 44 days |
Falcon Colorado # of Homes Sold | 9 homes |
Falcon Colorado # of Homes Listed | 17 homes |
Real Estate Statistics based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the corresponding period. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Demographic data courtesy of the 2010 Census and 2015 American Community Survey. % comparison is in relation to the max value for the 21 El Paso Co neighborhoods represented.
Photos of Falcon Colorado
Falcon Colorado Homes for Sale
Homes for sale in Falcon Colorado Springs tend to be newer built homes with 5-7 acres of land. If you are looking for wide open spaces, affordability, and privacy, this might be a good place for you.
Falcon Colorado Neighborhoods
