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Only 10% of homes on the market in El Paso County are affordable for majority of residents, says realtor

Krdo · · 638 words · By Mackenzie Stafford
Corporate Solutions to Social Issues Real Estate Market Trends Housing Affordability Crisis
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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“On Monday, the Pikes Peak Housing Network (PPHN) presented its state of housing report to the Colorado Springs City Council.”
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Web search results confirm the existence of the Pikes Peak Housing Network and its 'State of Housing Report', but the specific detail about presenting it to the City Council on a Monday is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous city in, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.0…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Springs,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Pomar Foundation is a private, general purpose foundation established in 1937 by Spencer and Julie Penrose. With a mission to "enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Pomar_Foundation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peak Military Care Network (PMCN) is a nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2004, PMCN’s mission is to connect military service members, veterans and their families to community r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_Military_Care_Network
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“According to the PPHN network, 77% of El Paso County households can afford to buy a home in the $201k-$300k range.”
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The provided evidence discusses El Paso, Texas, or general US housing pyramids, but does not contain the specific statistic that 77% of El Paso County, Colorado households can afford homes in the $201k-$300k range.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso (English: ; Spanish: [el ˈpaso] , lit. 'the route' or 'the pass') is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is the 22nd-most populous city in the U.S., sixt…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso,_Texas
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso County is the most populous county in the U.S state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 730,395, surpassing the city and county of Denver. The county seat is Colorado Spring…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 865,657, making it the tenth-most populous county in Texas. Its county seat is the city o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Texas
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“The group reports 45% of households can afford to purchase a home in the median range.”
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The evidence provided discusses housing in El Paso, Texas, but does not provide the specific percentage of households in El Paso County, Colorado that can afford a home in the median range.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso (English: ; Spanish: [el ˈpaso] , lit. 'the route' or 'the pass') is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is the 22nd-most populous city in the U.S., sixt…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso,_Texas
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso County is the most populous county in the U.S state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 730,395, surpassing the city and county of Denver. The county seat is Colorado Spring…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 865,657, making it the tenth-most populous county in Texas. Its county seat is the city o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Texas
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“Local realtors report that only about 10% of properties on the market are priced below $300,000”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding the percentage of properties on the market priced below $300,000 in El Paso County, Colorado.
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web search NEUTRAL — Search land for sale in El Paso TX. Find lots, acreage, rural lots, and more on Zillow.
https://www.zillow.com/el-paso-tx/land/
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web search NEUTRAL — Upper Valley Market in El Paso, TX every Sunday 10am - 2pm #elpaso #texas#placestovisit #thingstodo #discover #famrersmarket #localbusiness #suncity.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/el-paso-market
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web search NEUTRAL — El Paso County, CO Pet Friendly Single Family Homes For Rent.The total price includes the base rent ($2,920) and any monthly fees ($11) that the property owner lists as required. Review the costs and …
https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/08041_c/SINGLE-FAMILY_HOME_t…
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“The group reports that the median home price in Colorado Springs has risen to approximately $480,000”
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The search results provide definitions of 'median' but do not provide the current median home price for Colorado Springs.
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web search NEUTRAL — The median of a set of numbers is the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, a population, or a probability distribution. For a data set, it may be thought of as the "m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Median
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 4, 2025 · Calculate mean, median, mode, range and average for any data set with this calculator. Free online statistics calculators.
https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/statistics/mean-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Median is the middle of a sorted list of numbers. To find the Median, place the numbers in value order and find the middle.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/median.html
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“the median household income ranges between $84,000 and $98,000.”
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Multiple sources provide data for median household income in Colorado Springs: Neilsberg reports $83,198 (2023) and Liforico reports $84,818. This aligns with the claim's range of $84,000 to $98,000 (or very close to the lower bound).
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web search NEUTRAL — The median household income in Colorado Springs was $83,198 in 2023, which marked an an increase of 3,297 (4.13%) from $79,901 in 2020. This income is 105.93% of the U.S. median household income of $7…
https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/colorado-springs-co-media…
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Colorado Springs, CO statistics: Population 487,887, Household income $84,818 and more. Compare local trends with CO and U.S. data.
https://liforico.com/en/stats/city/colorado-springs-co
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore detailed demographics of Colorado Springs, CO, including population makeup, salary levels, and local housing stats. Here's how many people live in Colorado Springs, CO today — 487,887 inhabita…
https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/CO/Colorado-Spri…
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“According to Pikes Peak Housing Network Executive Director Jill Gaebler, the region has a housing deficit somewhere between 13,000 and 27,000 homes.”
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The search results discuss general housing deficits in Nigeria or general history of Colorado, but do not mention Jill Gaebler or the specific deficit of 13,000 to 27,000 homes in the region.
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web search NEUTRAL — The region has been inhabited by Native Americans and their Paleo-Indian ancestors for at least 13,500 years and possibly much longer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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web search NEUTRAL — America’s second-largest homebuilder Lennar spent the equivalent of 13% of home sales on buyer incentives last quarter. For a $400,000 home, that translates to $52,000 in incentives.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91304658/housing-market-florida-…
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web search NEUTRAL — People from rural areas and other regions of Nigeria migrate to Lagos daily in search of better economic opportunities. This migration has continuously increased the demand for housing, worsening the …
https://businessday.ng/real-estate/article/5-reasons-housing…
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“Oakwood Homes' new "Arrival Collection" in Banning Lewis Ranch starts in the mid-$200,000s, offering homes from 704 to 1,562 square feet with up to four bedrooms and three bathrooms”
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Multiple sources confirm Oakwood Homes launched the 'Arrival Collection' in Banning Lewis Ranch, Colorado Springs, featuring 124 new homes with 2-4 bedrooms.
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web search NEUTRAL — Introducing Arrival Collection homes! Thoughtfully designed to give you the perfect start in homeownership without sacrificing style or comfort. Featuring bright, open-concept layouts with 2–4…
https://oakwoodhomesco.com/collection/arrival-collection-at-…
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web search NEUTRAL — (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Oakwood Homes has announced the expansion of Banning Lewis Ranch in Colorado Springs with the launch of its ‘Arrival Collection,’ featuring 124 new homes.
https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/banning-lewis-ranch-exp…
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web search NEUTRAL — However, Oakwood Homes in Banning Lewis Ranch have everything waiting for you includingThe Ranch House at Banning Lewis Ranch doubles up as the Oakwoods Homes community sales office. It is designed to…
https://livedreamcolorado.com/oakwood-homes-colorado-springs…
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“luxury homes over $650,000 currently moving faster than lower-priced homes”
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“The PPHN will host its inaugural Housing Summit on Oct. 1”
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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.
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