DaveC Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Finishing up the 60A/M course in a few months, and my RFO just came down sending me to 4th CAB at Fort Carson. Is anyone familiar with that area? My wife and I are trying to get a head start on house hunting but we don't know anyone who has first hand knowledge about any of the neighborhoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGen Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Colorado Springs is a great place. I have never been stationed there, but am from an hour North. I know of one couple that loves the Springs, hates 4ID, but he's a transpo XO. He lives off post in Fountain Co, about 20 minutes south. Moved there from on post. Never had any complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I live in the springs. My husband has been based here since May 2012. Do you have any specific questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 We're mainly trying to figure out if there are any areas we should avoid due to traffic, crime, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 We live off post; because we wanted get the full experienced of living in Colorado. North end of springs: I wouldn't recommend living up that far, just because it will not make for an easy commute. South end of springs: If you live anywhere south of the North end of post you will be living in a more desolate area. It’s quiet, but not a lot to do. West side of HWY 25: It feels more like you live in the mountains, more local businesses, tons of wildlife, and it’s a bit more quiet. East side of HWY 25: More mainstream, big shops and malls, cookie cutter houses and neighborhoods. The houses on post, from what I've seen, are really nice and fairly new. I would highly suggest not commuting to Carson on Academy! Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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