Colorado Springs -- Facts & Stats
#1 by Money Magazine for best big city in the nation to work and live - Money Magazine August 2006
#1 by Forbes.com for most Pet Friendly city - 2007
#2 in population for percentage of veterans
#3 by Forbes for best, fastest, growing, most business friendly metro
#4 by Frommer's for best cities ranked and rated. Analysis based on a rigorous analysis including cost of living, climate, education, health and healthcare, crime, leisure transportation, arts and culture, economy and jobs, and overall quality of life - Frommer's April 2007
#6 among top cities in the country for home ownership
#6 by Men's Health for fittest cities
#10 by MSN Real Estate for cities with top values for retirees
#11 by U.S. Census Bureau for American's techiest city
#13 by Forbes for best places for businesses and careers
#14 by Runner's World for the best runner's city in America
#16 by AMPA & Prevention magazine as the best in the US for walking - 2006
#16 in newspaper readers
#19 in most literate cities
