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Northgate

About

Located east of the Air Force Academy, north of Briargate and south of Monument, Northgate is a growing area with incredible mountain views and unmatched amenities. Its proximity to  I-25 facilitates travel to shopping, dining, and entertainment as well as trips to downtown Colorado Springs. There are luxury master planned communities and golf course communities available here, along with quintessential Colorado Rockies vistas.  

Neighbors

Some of Colorado Springs’ most affluent residents live in Northgate. The 5 minute commute to the Air Force Academy draws many higher ranking officers, along with dual-income military families.

Neighborhood Feel

Homes here are spaciously placed on natural, scrub oak covered hills. The neighborhoods are replete with amenities such as trails, bird-enticing ponds, and views of the majestic mountains and the prestigious Air Force Academy. Preserves, parks, and hiking trails offer an abundance of outdoor activities. European style architecture is prevalent (think estates and villas), but arts and crafts or Spanish style homes are available as well.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
Fort Carson – Gate 3
Peterson AFB – East Gate
USAFA – North Gate
Schriever AFB – North Gate
Drive Time to Gate
30 to 60* minutes
25 to 40* minutes
10 minutes
35 to 50* minutes
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Neighborhood Info

Northgate - US Air Force Academy, CO - gomillie.com

Points of Interest

Great Wolf Lodge

Copper Ridge at Northgate

Rampart Range

Big Plus

Because it’s so far north and with easy access to I-25, living in Northgate opens up employment opportunities in Denver for interested spouses.

The Air Force Academy is only 5 minutes away and boasts a fantastic commissary, medical clinics, a BX, and collegiate sports.  

Top rated public schools.

Things to Consider

This is a pricey area and BAH alone is probably not going to be sufficient. Cost of living is also higher here than elsewhere in Colorado Springs.

Commutes to Fort Carson are upwards of an hour, while Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB are even longer.

How’s the Market?

The median home value is $356,900 according to the Zillow Home Value Index.

Home Values are forecasted to increase by 2.8% in the coming year.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single-family homes in Northgate is $1,940.

School Scoop

In Colorado Springs, you can choice into a different school in the district or in another district, space allowing, during Choice Open Enrollment. The only way to guarantee admission to a school in your district is by residing within the district boundaries.

Northgate is zoned in the highly sought after Academy District 20. This district consistently ranks among the top 10% in the state. D20 offers a robust selection of extracurriculars and athletics, International Baccalaureate programs and Advanced Placement classes, and even supports a healthy Home School Academy program (home schooling is quite popular in Colorado Springs).

Northgate has 3 schools. One of the best schools is TCA College Pathways, which has a rating of 10 according to GreatSchools.org. Public schools in Northgate belong to Academy School District No. 20.

Highlighted Areas

Gleneagle

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Stone Crossing

Wildwood at Northgate

Pinecreek

Black Forest

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