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Schriever SFB

Space Force Colorado Springs, Colorado

Off-Base Living

Top neighborhoods near Schriever SFB

Falcon / Peyton

The closest residential communities to Schriever SFB, Falcon and Peyton are fast-growing unincorporated El Paso County communities offering newer homes at moderate prices, wide-open Front Range views, and District 49 schools.

10–20 min to main gate

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Briargate (Colorado Springs NE)

Schriever personnel can live in the highly regarded Briargate corridor of Colorado Springs and commute east on Woodmen or Research Pkwy. Academy D20 schools are the primary draw.

25–35 min to main gate

SuburbanFamily-friendlyNew constructionMilitary community

Widefield / Security

Affordable southeast Colorado Springs communities convenient to Schriever via US-24/Fountain Blvd. Slightly lower prices than northeast Colorado Springs, served by Widefield School District 3.

25–35 min to main gate via Powers/Marksheffel

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Schools

District 49 (Falcon) / Academy District 20

District 49 serves the communities nearest Schriever and has invested significantly in new school construction to keep pace with growth. Families willing to commute to Briargate gain access to Academy D20, the state's top district. Widefield SD 3 serves the southeast communities at an improving academic trajectory.

What families should know

  • Vista Ridge High School (D49) is the premier D49 campus with a strong STEM and military-connected student body
  • Sand Creek High School in D49 has an active JROTC and CTE programs
  • Academy D20 schools (accessible to Schriever commuters from Briargate) remain Colorado's top-rated large district
Things to Do

Life around Schriever SFB

Outdoors

Black Forest Regional Park

A 120-acre El Paso County park in the ponderosa pine forests north of Schriever, offering hiking trails, equestrian paths, and a quiet natural retreat from the suburban development of the Powers corridor.

Attraction

Venetucci Farm Pumpkin Patch

A Colorado Springs landmark south of town that has been giving away pumpkins to children at Thanksgiving for decades, now also open for fall festivals and fresh produce—a cherished military family tradition.

Dining

Cork 'N Bottle (Falcon)

A popular wine bar and restaurant in Falcon serving charcuterie, wood-fired pizzas, and an extensive wine list in a relaxed neighborhood setting convenient for Schriever families.

Outdoors

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

An El Paso County geological wonder east of Colorado Springs featuring wildly eroded hoodoos and spires of colorful clay in shades of pink, lavender, and white—a striking and little-known local landmark.

Shopping

Powers Corridor Shopping

The Powers Boulevard commercial corridor in northeast Colorado Springs features every major big-box retailer, restaurant chain, and specialty store needed by military families, easily accessible from Schriever.

Attraction

US Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Colorado Springs is the home of the US Olympic movement, and this stunning 60,000-square-foot museum in downtown tells the stories of America's Olympic athletes through immersive, award-winning exhibits.

Housing Market

Buying or renting near Schriever SFB

Home Prices

$360,000–$520,000

Typical Rent

$1,600–$2,300/mo

Falcon and the Schriever corridor offer the most affordable new construction in the Colorado Springs metro. The commute penalty is the tradeoff versus Peterson-area neighborhoods. District 49 is rapidly building new schools to keep pace with residential growth. The market remains active given continued Space Force and defense contractor hiring.

Popular neighborhoods: Falcon, Woodmen Hills (Peyton), Briargate

Buying near Schriever SFB with a VA loan: $0 down and no PMI. Estimate your allowance with the BAH calculator, follow the PCS checklist, and read the full VA Loan Guide before you go under contract.

Orders to Schriever SFB?

Get pre-approved before you arrive. A VA loan specialist can have your numbers ready this week.

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