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Houses in Black Forest, CO (El Paso County) — Census median home value $805,200, county listing prices up about 0.5% over the past year. Market data for Black Forest houses and the broader area.
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Black Forest, CO is in El Paso County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Black Forest and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,658, with a median household income of $142,173. Census data puts the median value of houses in Black Forest at $805,200.
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Market overview
Black Forest housing market
Black Forest is in El Paso County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Black Forest and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$805,200
Population (Census ACS)
14,658
Median household income
$142,173
County price trend (2025)
0.53% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Black Forest market snapshot
Population
14,658
County
El Paso County
Median Household Income
$142,173
Median Home Value (city)
$805,200
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Black Forest's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $805,200.
County Price Trend
El Paso County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.53% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Black Forest has an estimated population of 14,658 and a median household income of $142,173, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Black Forest's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -5626947% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Black Forest data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,658
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$805,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$142,173
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.53%
Census place type
CDP
County
El Paso County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
100.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
0806970
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Black Forest
Schools
Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an — 40 schools, 25,719 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. El Paso addresses may be served by Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Black Forest FAQ
What are houses worth in Black Forest, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Black Forest at $805,200.
How much do houses cost in Black Forest, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Black Forest, Census ACS data shows a median value of $805,200. Active listing prices in El Paso County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Black Forest, CO?
Black Forest houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding El Paso County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Black Forest, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Black Forest's population at approximately 14,658.
What's the median rent in Black Forest, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Black Forest at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Black Forest, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Black Forest at approximately $142,173.
Is the Black Forest housing market growing?
El Paso County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.53% annual change in 2025.
Is Black Forest, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Black Forest's median home value at about 5.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -5626947% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Black Forest, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an for many Black Forest addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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