Colorado Springs metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Palmer Lake, CO
$475,000Median list
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About Palmer Lake
Palmer Lake is a small statutory town at the northern edge of El Paso County, built around its namesake reservoir beneath the Rampart Range. It keeps a quiet, small-town identity with lake recreation, a historic railroad corridor, and the Tri-Lakes arts scene.
Home prices in Palmer Lake
The median list in Palmer Lake is $475,000.
Top places in Palmer Lake
- Palmer Lake Recreation Area — the reservoir and surrounding trails.
- Lucretia Vaile Museum — local history museum.
- Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts — regional arts venue.
- Palmer Lake Town Hall and Village Green — civic heart of town.
- Evergood Elixirs — local beverage maker.
- O'Malley's — local restaurant and bar.
- Rock House — historic stone building/venue.
- The annual Yule Log Hunt — the town's beloved winter tradition.
Commuting from Palmer Lake
- Approximate 20-minute drive to downtown Colorado Springs via I-25.
Palmer Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Palmer Lake, CO?
The median list in Palmer Lake is $475,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Palmer Lake, CO?
Approximate 20-minute drive to downtown Colorado Springs via I-25.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.