Schriever SFB
Space Force Colorado Springs, Colorado
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
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
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
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
Life around Schriever SFB
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Orders to Schriever SFB?
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