Welcome to mid-September 2026 in Colorado Springs. The aspens are turning gold along the Front Range, and the calendar is packed with some of the best weekends of the fall. The city is also marking several milestones this week: new community events, a major temple groundbreaking, and a big manufacturing announcement. Here is your mid-September update: what is happening around town, what it means for neighborhoods you may be watching, and where the market stands as we head toward October.

A lot has changed even since my early September update just six days ago. Let's get into it.

Market Snapshot: The Most Current Numbers

The market data I track through late August remains the most current published as of this writing, since September closing figures typically do not report until early October. Here is where things stand as the leaves turn:

Median home price: ~$467,000 to $495,000. Figures vary by data source, but every source agrees the median has settled in the $460s to the $500s range. The average sale price runs around $577,000. Prices are far more predictable for buyers and sellers than they were a few years ago.
Days on market: 49 to 58 days. A measured pace that gives buyers time to compare options,and gives sellers time to position their homes well. Some competitive listings still sell in about 42 days.
Active listings: ~5,758. Inventory remains elevated year over year,with roughly 54% of listings having seen a price adjustment at some point. That is still the single most important stat for sellers: price it right from day one.
Months of supply: 4.4. Balanced-market territory that favors buyers more than it has in years. About 14% of homes still sell above asking, so demand remains healthy for the right property.

For a full neighborhood by neighborhood breakdown, visit my complete market report page. I keep it updated for buyers and sellers across the region.

Events: This Weekend & The Weeks Ahead

September is Colorado's best month,and mid-September is where it peaks. Here is the can't-miss lineup:

September 12-13 Weekend

Fiestas Patrias Colorado. Saturday, September 12 in downtown Colorado Springs. It is billed as the largest Hispanic heritage festival in the state,with live music,dance,food,vendor booths,and family activities. A wonderful reason to spend an afternoon downtown.
Dot Days Community Festival wraps up. Running September 3 through September 13,this UCCS-led festival spans multiple neighborhood locations. The final weekend is a great chance to catch community performances.
Colorado Springs Colorado Temple groundbreaking. Saturday, September 12 marks the formal start of construction on the city's first temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,the state's fourth. The ceremony is open to the public at the Flying Horse Ranch development,2396 Veneto Way,in northeast Colorado Springs. A historic milestone for the city,and it reinforces just how established this corner of town has become.

Week of September 14-20

Downtown Monument Art Hop. Thursday, September 17,from 5 to 8 p.m. The final Art Hop of the year,celebrating local artists,musicians,authors,and the Downtown Monument businesses that host them. A lovely evening up the hill,and an easy excuse to browse those neighborhoods.
Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch Powwow. Saturday, September 19. The annual celebration of Native American heritage at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site,3105 Gateway Rd,with song,dance,gourd dance,and grand entry,admission free to about $8. A meaningful,family-friendly event right in the shadow of the park's red rocks.
Parade of Homes: Wolf Ranch. Saturday, September 19 shows homes from David Weekley,Empire Homes,and Toll Brothers open for free tours. The Parade is one of the best ways to scout new construction: walk the models,compare builders,and see what finishes actually stand up. Next weekend,the Parade moves to Flying Horse Cambridge,(Classic Homes,)on September 26.

September 26-27: Oktoberfest Weekend

Colorado Springs Oktoberfest. Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27 at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry,225 N. Gate Blvd. Colorado's hometown Oktoberfest brings beer,games,food,and live music,a Kid Market runs Saturday. German food,craft brews,and stein-holding: prost!
Falcon Harvest Festival. Saturday, September26 at 10255 Lambert Rd in the Falcon area,a free community harvest festival with games,crafts,food,and small-town spirit. A perfect pairing with a drive to check out newer east-side neighborhoods.
Bruno Mars with RAYE at Air Force Falcon Stadium. Saturday, September26. A stadium-scale concert at the Academy,a big crowd,and an easy night to experience the north corridor.
Pikes Peak Oktoberfest. Tuesday, September29 at Hillside Gardens & Event Center. Plus Biergarten in Bloom,the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Gather Mountain Blooms,on October 3-4. The season runs deep this year.

A few more notes: the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC play at Weidner Field on September 19,and Ali Siddiq brings comedy to Pikes Peak Center that night. Phantom Canyon Brewing Company and Goat Patch Brewing both host Oktoberfest celebrations on September26. Plenty of choices, whether you are staying downtown or heading to the mountains.

Community News: Developments Changing the Map

Beyond the festival calendar,a few September developments are genuinely shaping neighborhoods,and buy or sell decisions:

Swire Coca-Cola is bringing a $475 million plant on the southeast side. City and county leaders selected the Peak Innovation Park,in southeast Colorado Springs,as the site for Swire Coca-Cola's planned manufacturing facility. A project on that scale means construction jobs first,and regular full-time jobs after,deliveries,infrastructure,and more housing demand in a corridor that already serves Fort Carsonand the airport. If you are watching the south and east sides,this is a long-term positive signal.
El Paso County is updating its Land Development Code. Draft updates to zoning,and building standards are open for public comment this month. For buyers and sellers,the code shapes setbacks,lot sizes,and what can be built next door,and it is worth weighing in on how the county grows.
The OneVela tower keeps advancing. The 27-story,~400-unit downtown apartment tower,which would become the city's tallest building,is expected to begin construction by the end of the year. Ground-floor retail,and structured parking are planned,and it continues to anchor the Elevate Downtown investment story.
The 2026 Park System Master Plan is in its planning phase. The city is mapping the future of parks,trails,and open space across Colorado Springs. Neighborhoods with strong park access tend to hold their value well,and this plan is worth following if green space matters to you.
Tejon Street improvements continue. The roughly $8.6 million Tejon Street improvement project remains under way in the downtown core,with new crosswalks,landscaping,and streetscape work tying into the corridor's revitalization.

What These Developments Mean for Your Neighborhood Search

Three of these stories land in specific neighborhoods buyers keep asking about:

Flying Horse (north corridor). The temple groundbreaking lands here, and the continued Parade of Homes activity at Flying Horse Cambridge reinforces how established this area has become. Custom and semi-custom homes,club amenities,and Academy District 20 schools keep it one of the most sought-after addresses in the region.
Wolf Ranch (northeast.) New-home inventory from multiple builders,and this month's Parade of Homes showcase makes it an excellent neighborhood to compare builders side by side. Academy District 20 schools,and the Powers corridor commute,keep demand steady.
Southeast Colorado Springs. The Swire Coca-Cola plant adds a major employer to a corridor that is already absorbing Fort Carson growth. Newer home communities like Ridge at Lorson Ranch,and affordable options near the airport,are worth a serious look.

What This Means for You

If you are buying: Fall inventory traditionally brings motivated sellers: relocations,completed new builds,and owners who want to close before the holidays. With roughly 4.4 months of supply,and over half of listings carrying price adjustments,you have genuine negotiating room. September and October are also the two best months to tour neighborhoods,when the aspens do their best work against Front Range views. The Parade of Homes weekends are a low-pressure way to see new construction: walk the models,ask questions,and compare builders. Get pre-approved,know your must-haves,and let's find your best home.

If you are selling: The fundamentals have not changed: price it right from day one,and present your home well. With roughly 54% of listings carrying price reductions,buyers are disciplined,and the ~14% that still sell above asking prove demand exists for the right property. Motivated fall buyers tend to move faster when a home is priced accurately,and marketed effectively. If you want to sell before the holidays,the conversation should start now,not in November. If you want a current estimate of what your home could bring,reach out and let's go through the data together.

If you are relocating or investing: The long-term story keeps strengthening. A $475 million manufacturing plant on the southeast side,a temple groundbreaking on the north side,a 27-story tower heading toward construction downtown,and an open county conversation about how neighborhoods should grow: Colorado Springs is investing heavily in itself. Neighborhoods that pair strong schools with infrastructure tend to reward patient owners over time. This fall is also a beautiful time to fly in for a visit: experience the energy,tour neighborhoods,and see for yourself why people move here.

Whether you are buying,selling,investing,or just curious about what is happening in Colorado Springs,I am here to help. Contact me today. Let's talk about your real estate goals. Thank you,talk to you soon!

Mid-September ​2026: Colorado Springs Fall Events, New Developments & Market Update