Fountain, CO Condo for Sale

Named after the creek that flows through it, Fountain is a modest city about 14 miles south of Colorado Springs. “It’s kind of a small town, family-oriented community with access to urban amenities,” says Nathaniel Shull, the city's economic development specialist. “It does appeal to people as being that next step for young couples who want to start a family.” The city was founded in 1859 by settlers in covered wagons, and it quickly developed into a major farming hub for beans, grain and corn. The U.S. Army’s Fort Carson was founded during World War II and is still a major employer in the area; Peterson Space Force and Schriever Air Force bases also employ many of Fountain’s 30,000 residents. Transportation, construction and logistics are other major industries. The city is growing with new housing projects, and plans to expand the downtown area to include more recreational and living space are underway. Shull says residents take advantage of the area’s parks and events. “Folks who’ve been here for generations and even those brand-new families that move here—they want to integrate and get involved,” Shull says. At the beginning of 2024, the average home sale price in Fountain