Why Live in Oak Hills
Oak Hills in Colorado Springs features New Traditional and contemporary Craftsman homes on heavily wooded cul-de-sacs, with well-maintained lots starting at about a quarter-acre. Homes range from 1,700 to 6,400 square feet, while condos and townhouses are also available. The neighborhood is known for its natural privacy, with evergreen trees and low-water landscaping. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities at Foothills Park, Discovery Park, and Ute Valley Park, which offer grassy fields, paved paths, and extensive hiking trails. Rockrimmon Trail and Oak Valley Ranch Park provide additional recreational options, including playgrounds and sports facilities. Foothills Swim & Racquet Club offers amenities like volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. Local dining includes Wyatt’s Pub and Grill, known for its pub fare and green chili, and nearby shopping options include Safeway, University Village, and Chapel Hills Mall. The neighborhood is car-dependent for errands, with UCHealth Emergency Care - Grandview Hospital 4 miles away and Colorado Springs Airport 21 miles southeast. Oak Hills experiences wildfire risk but is situated between two fire stations. The area enjoys four distinct seasons, with variable weather patterns. Students attend highly rated schools: Foothills Elementary, Eagleview Middle, and Air Academy High, which offers diverse programs and is located on the U.S. Air Force Academy premises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Hills a good place to live?
Oak Hills is a good place to live. Oak Hills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Oak Hills is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Oak Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.3 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $136,579 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 61.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Oak Hills are home owners, with 20.7% of residents renting and 79.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Oak Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Oak Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Oak Hills, CO a safe neighborhood?
Oak Hills, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Oak Hills?
The median home price in Oak Hills is $465,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Oak Hills. The average household income in Oak Hills is $137K.
What are the best public schools in Oak Hills?
The best public schools that serve Oak Hills are:
What are the best private schools in Oak Hills?
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Home Trends in Oak Hills, CO
On average, homes in Oak Hills, Colorado Springs sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Hills, Colorado Springs over the last 12 months is $459,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$459,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,500,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$501
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
