Mixed couples with biracial children in CO Springs? (Denver, Colorado Springs: house, neighborhoods)

[captainrm83]

We are planning to move to Colorado Springs in the near future. I just wanted to see how the views on mixed couples (black and white) with biracial children are.

Also, what parts of Colorado Springs would we feel the most comfortable in (less racial issues as possible)? What is the housing prices in those areas? What elementary schools are good? How do you think the economy currently is in CO Springs?

Thanks!

[froggin4colorado]

Mixed couple/children are all over the city, wealthy and poor neighborhoods. Additonally, there are mixed couples of other races too. Housing prices vary all over. Lots of other threads about school districts. We have a good public education system and great schools all over. Districts use the same curricula and teachers move from one district to another freely so you will get the same type of teacher all over. The difference lies in the student body. What type of socio-economic population do your child surrounded by?
The following districts are rated based off of socio-economics and most could easily tie with another (more wealth down to more poverty):
1. D12
2. D20
3. D38
4. D49
5. D11
6. D14
7. D8
8. D3
9. D2 (this districts borders D12 so there is some wealth in it too)

I left out Woodland Park, Hanover, Ellicot...and other areas that aren't considered Colorado Springs, even though. These areas also accept multi-racial families.

And obviously housing will vary depending on which district you live in. I would venture to say that generally speaking, middle class is D49-D3. There are always exceptions to that on either side.

[heididawg]

Well when I went to Colorado Springs for a week I only two mixed couples. They were both near downtown at the Citadel mall. So I would say move closer to downtown or Denver would even be better as they have more diversity. Oh and by the way I drove for four days all over Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodland Park, etc. and made a visit to several attractions and stores.

[CS-Urbanist]

Originally Posted by heididawg

Well when I went to Colorado Springs for a week I only two mixed couples. They were both near downtown at the Citadel mall. So I would say move closer to downtown or Denver would even be better as they have more diversity. Oh and by the way I drove for four days all over Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodland Park, etc. and made a visit to several attractions and stores.

Is there an anti-Colorado Springs forum you should be on? Why are you always telling people to move to Denver?

[rebbel31]

Originally Posted by heididawg

Well when I went to Colorado Springs for a week I only two mixed couples. They were both near downtown at the Citadel mall. So I would say move closer to downtown or Denver would even be better as they have more diversity. Oh and by the way I drove for four days all over Colorado Springs, Monument, Woodland Park, etc. and made a visit to several attractions and stores.

Considering the Citadel Mall isnt close to downtown, I wouldn't really make much of that. I grew up in CS and race as far as I can tell has never been an issue. The Northeast and Far East section are the nicest as far as normal housing. The most ethnic diversity is downtown or south sections of town.

[matzoman]

Originally Posted by captainrm83

We are planning to move to Colorado Springs in the near future. I just wanted to see how the views on mixed couples (black and white) with biracial children are.

Also, what parts of Colorado Springs would we feel the most comfortable in (less racial issues as possible)? What is the housing prices in those areas? What elementary schools are good? How do you think the economy currently is in CO Springs?

Thanks!

Who cares what peoples views on the matter is. You as an American can live with your family any where you damn well please! There is a Black American family in the White house now. Time to stop caring about all the Wus identity politics and buck up brother.

[reginhild]

Colorado Springs has a huge military population with military and former military living all over the city. For most military folks, mixed couples and biracial children are very well accepted and not uncommon. We have a very friendly mixed couple moving in on our street in Cordera. The african-american/black population in Colorado Springs is lower than many other places (6-7%) and the hispanic population is slightly higher (12-15%) but Colorado Springs as a whole is very open and I have not seen or heard of any racial incidents or discrimination complaints. (which I have seen plenty of in other cities)

Very large range in housing prices. Newer neighborhoods and new construction being at the highest end in price. 1970's homes with popcorn ceilings still in place are at the lower end in price (most people remove the popcorn ceilings). Briargate/D20 also tends to have slightly higher prices for the same home as found in other areas due to higher priced lots with most land taken up by developers already and lots of growth due to the good schools and newer shops and ameneties.

I believe D20, D12, and D38 have the highest rated schools in the area.

Economic problems are hitting the Springs as well. I know of several stores that have closed recently. Not sure if it is just national chains trying to cut costs and prepare for the worst. With a large military population, there are a lot of jobs that are not in danger. More jobs not in danger = more stable housing, retail, and services.

[smguy101]

Ive been here for about 7 months and I can say that CO Springs is around 85% White. I have yet to see a healthy population of minorities, nonetheless I have yet to encounter any act of racism. I dont see racism as a problem in this town. I think you will be okay anywhere.

[reginhild]

Originally Posted by smguy101

Ive been here for about 7 months and I can say that CO Springs is around 85% White. I have yet to see a healthy population of minorities, nonetheless I have yet to encounter any act of racism. I dont see racism as a problem in this town. I think you will be okay anywhere.

2007 census has Colorado Springs at 75% white population. There is diversity within the white population as well with French Canadians who work with NORAD as well as a fair amount of German military wives.

[CTownNative]

Originally Posted by smguy101

Ive been here for about 7 months and I can say that CO Springs is around 85% White. I have yet to see a healthy population of minorities, nonetheless I have yet to encounter any act of racism. I dont see racism as a problem in this town. I think you will be okay anywhere.

Colorado Springs does have a much whiter population than most cities I've been too, but it does have some diversity and it is increasing too. If you look at most of the school districts there is alot of minority students.