Peyton offers the land and lifestyle of a rustic community within a short drive of big-city amenities. There are plenty of horse stables and well-kept trails, and several equestrian centers in the area provide boarding and riding lessons for horse owners and enthusiasts. New, contemporary builds on spacious lots are designed with those who enjoy modern amenities and an agrarian lifestyle in mind.
The small quaint city of Peyton is an escape to a quite country life.
Horse stables are common in Peyton.
You can find large ranches with plenty of land in Peyton.
There are several wide trails in and around Peyton.
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Whimsical rock formations at Paint Mines Interpretive Park
Families who want to enjoy a meal in the fresh air come to the playground and the shaded picnic area at Homestead Ranch Park. The park’s sandy trails are well-used by bikers, hikers, horse riders and dog walkers. Visitors can enjoy views of the park’s lake, where fisherman can find their next catch. SBR Motorsports Park offers go-kart rentals and a half-mile asphalt road course, or an arrive-and-race championship series for competitive drivers.
Tall, distinctively shaped rock formations add fancy to Paint Mines Interpretive Park with bands of naturally occurring yellow, red and purple hues. Though it may seem like a large-scale art exhibit, the color variations on the rocks are the result of a natural erosion process. The softer, colorful clay, once collected by Native Americans for paint and pottery, erodes faster than other layers, leaving recognizable spire formations. Vibrant wildflowers add more color to the trails in late summer.
Homestead Park is a popular regional park with trails and a playground in Peyton.
Take a hike at Paint Mines Interpretive Park just minutes away from Peyton.
Have fun an rent a go-kart at SBR Motorsports Park in Peyton.
Peyton offers several trails and dirt roads to ride your horses.
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New builds on spacious lots in Peyton
Space is abundant in Peyton, with some large enough for agricultural use. Although some farmers have expanded to surrounding areas, many of Peyton's residents own livestock or grow their own crops. Many of the homes in Peyton are traditional contemporary, and the median single family home price is about $550,000 - higher than the national median of about $420,000. The market is fairly stable, with homes values trending upward since 2022. New builds and empty lots with ample acreage are common finds. The area is growing with new developments like Paint Brush Hills in nearby Falcon, which revealed a new, ranch-style plan named the Arlington model in September 2023.
There are new builds in the hills of Peyton.
Just southwest of Peyton there are new neighborhoods being built in nearby Falcon.
Ranchstyle homes are common in Peyton.
Less expensive homes can be found in downtown Peyton.
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Governor Distinguished Improvement Award-winning elementary school
Peyton School District No. 23, which serves about 600 local students, receives a B from Niche. Peyton students start their educational journey at Peyton Elementary School, the district’s highest-rated school. Earning a B-plus, Peyton Elementary is the recipient of the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for the exceptional improvement of its students. Children receive individual attention from their teachers in classes that have 16 students on average.
Peyton Elementary School is highly rated and has 600 students.
Payton Junior-Senior School is a public middle and high school in the Peyton area of Falcon.
Falcon Middle School is a local middle school in Falcon.
Ellicott Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Ellicott area of Falcon.
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Front Street Friday Nights
Though the nightlife of Colorado Springs is a short drive away, Peyton residents gather at Outback Jamz when they want an evening of live music. Front Street Friday Nights features local artists, who perform from a hand-crafted wooden stage adorned with twinkling lights. This summer concert series, hosted by Peyton Junction Mercantile, is held every Friday evening from June through August.
During the summer months Outback Jamz hosts concerts in Peyton.
Shop at the Wooly Heifer for some unique gifts in Peyton.
Get your groceries at Maggie's Corner Store in Peyton.
The Peyton Junction is a popular place for the locals to meetup in Peyton.
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Boutiques and baked goods on Front Street
Peyton Junction Mercantile, which sells everything from antiques to local honey and homemade jam, sits next to a few boutiques and a sporting goods shop on Front Street. There, shoppers will find charming knickknacks, baked goods and all the supplies needed to make a quilt at Sew So Sweet Quilt Shop. Coffee Shack Brew and Q is right on the corner of U.S. Route 24 and Peyton Highway, attracting drivers looking for a caffeine boost.
Enjoy the connivance of a drive-though coffee shop at Coffee Shack Brew and Q in Peyton.
Relax and have some pastries while shopping at Peyton Junction Mercantile in Peyton.
Shop for Sherlock Holmes themed gifts at Lewis and Holmes in Peyton.
All the local shops are conveniently located in downtown Peyton.
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Route 24 connects Peyton to Colorado Springs
Route 24 is just south of Peyton’s central square, connecting to Interstate 70. Peyton residents can enjoy the lifestyle of a small farming community while staying under a 40-minute drive to Colorado Springs and the larger nearby town of Falcon. Winters can bring heavy snow, so drivers should be careful commuting after a storm — though the county plows the highway, windy conditions can make it dangerous. Peyton and surrounding El Paso County are near the western sliver of Tornado Alley, with the last major recorded twister touching down in June 2023.
Crime rates in Peyton below Colorado average
Crime statistics specific to Peyton are not readily available. According to data from the FBI, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office reports property and violent crime rates significantly lower than national and state rates.
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