Living in Monument, Colorado
About Monument, Colorado
Historic downtown, Monument Lake and mountain views, with access to Colorado Springs and the Denver corridor. Explore the communities and search homes for sale in Monument and the Tri-Lakes area.
Living in Monument
Mountain town living. Conveniently located.
Mountain views, local shops and outdoor recreation, with access to Colorado Springs, Castle Rock and the Denver corridor.
Historic downtown brings together local businesses, restaurants and community events. Monument Lake, nearby trails and the foothills offer places to spend time outdoors close to home.
Choose from homes near downtown, established neighborhoods among mature pines, new construction and larger properties with open space. There is a home style for everyone—from family ranch to luxury modern and mountain estates.
Around Monument
Explore life in Monument.
Get to know the shops, restaurants, parks and trails around the communities. Explore these local places alongside the homes for sale.
Downtown Monument
Local shops, restaurants and community events bring people together in Monument's historic downtown.
Monument Lake
Monument Lake offers outdoor recreation close to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, with views of the Rampart Range.
Monument Lake guideMount Herman and Monument Rock
Foothills, forest and trails along the western edge of town connect Monument with the surrounding mountain landscape.
Trails, parks and open space
The New Santa Fe Regional Trail, Fox Run Regional Park and nearby open space provide places to enjoy the outdoors throughout the area.
Monument history
Historic roots. A growing community.
Monument's railroad history and historic downtown remain part of the town today.
Originally known as Henry's Station, the community welcomed the railroad in 1871 and incorporated in 1879, taking its name from the rock formation to the west. Historic downtown, Limbach Park and the older streets reflect the town's beginnings. Town history and walking tour.
Today, homes near the historic center, established neighborhoods and newer communities offer a range of architectural styles, lot sizes and settings.
Monument real estate
A home style for everyone.
From farm and ranch properties to luxury modern homes and mountain estates, Monument and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area offer a wide range of home styles and settings. Explore established neighborhoods, new construction, wooded lots and open acreage.
Explore properties with the space, setting and features you are looking for. Compare home styles, lot sizes and locations across Monument and the surrounding communities.
Explore the communities
Monument and the greater Tri-Lakes area.
Explore the communities in and around Monument. Find homes near historic downtown, among mature pines, along the foothills or on larger lots. Select a community to learn more.
New construction
Explore new homes in Monument.
Explore new construction communities and compare floor plans, available lots and home features. Home Place Ranch is one of the neighborhoods to include in a Monument home search.
Review builder options, upgrade costs, taxes, district fees and HOA requirements alongside the purchase price. Compare new construction with nearby homes to find the property that fits your plans.
Explore Monument New Homes
Buying a home in Monument
Property details worth comparing.
Compare the home, location and ownership costs together. These details help when reviewing listings and preparing for a purchase.
Schools and attendance boundaries
Confirm attendance boundaries for the property with Lewis-Palmer School District 38 using the School Finder and Street Directory. School assignments should be verified by address.
Weather and road conditions
Check the Monument weather forecast and COtrip road conditions when planning home tours or a commute.
Town limits, districts and taxes
Review the property's municipality, special districts and tax information. Boundaries and services can differ between properties with a Monument mailing address.
Water, sewer, well and septic
Confirm the property's water and wastewater services, associated costs and maintenance responsibilities.
Roads, snow and access
Check road ownership, maintenance responsibilities, snow removal and driveway access for the property.
Wildfire, wind, hail and insurance
Review roof condition, defensible space, exposure and insurance options as part of the property evaluation.
Commute and daily routine
Compare access to I-25, shopping and daily destinations. Visit the area and drive the commute during the hours it would normally be used.
Explore homes and communities
Find your next home in Monument.
Start with the homes that interest you. Browse listings across Monument and the Tri-Lakes area, from downtown and established neighborhoods to newer communities and properties with acreage.
Explore the surrounding area during a home tour. Visit downtown, Monument Lake and nearby parks, then compare access to shopping, I-25 and the places that matter to your daily routine.
For property details, community information or a showing, contact Monument Broker.
Monument Colorado facts, government & growth
Monument population, elevation, government and growth.
For residents, buyers and property owners, the most useful Monument facts go beyond population. Town boundaries determine who provides services, who represents the property, which permit process applies and whether a nearby project is inside Monument or unincorporated El Paso County.
2025 Census population estimate & local elevation
What are Monument's population and elevation?
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest estimate is 13,813 residents (July 2025), compared with 10,399 counted in the 2020 Census. The Town's published elevation is approximately 6,975 feet above sea level. These are facts about incorporated Monument; an 80132 mailing address does not necessarily place a home inside the Town.
Explore Monument population, elevation and historical Census data →Town of Monument government
Mayor, Town Council and Town Manager
Monument is a home rule municipality governed by a seven-member Town Council: the mayor plus six councilmembers. The Town Manager is the chief administrative officer and implements the policies adopted by Council.
- Mayor: Mitch LaKind
- Town Manager: Madeline VanDenHoek
- Mayor Pro Tem / District 1: Steve King
- District 1: Laura Kronick
- District 2: Kenneth Kimple
- District 2: Marco P. Fiorito
- At-Large: Sana Abbott
- At-Large: Chad Smith
El Paso County representation
Which County Commissioner represents Monument?
The incorporated Town of Monument is in El Paso County Commissioner District 3, represented by Bill Wysong. This is easy to confuse with nearby Monument mailing addresses that are outside the Town limits.
- Town of Monument: District 3 — Commissioner Bill Wysong
- Palmer Lake: District 3 — Commissioner Bill Wysong
- Woodmoor and Gleneagle: unincorporated areas in District 1 — Commissioner Holly Williams
Monument building permits & development projects
What's being built in Monument?
Building permits, planning applications and development proposals are different records. The Town reviews zoning, subdivision and development applications; the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department provides public building-permit, plan, inspection and certificate-of-occupancy records. Project status can change quickly, so the live Town project map remains the current source.
Town permits
Monument's Community Connect system handles Town permit and planning submissions, including commercial and residential new builds, alterations, land development, signs, right-of-way work and other Town approvals.
Monument permit informationSearch building permits
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department lets the public search permits and plans by address or parcel and, for a single address, view certificate-of-occupancy information.
Search PPRBD permits & plansDevelopment proposals
The Town's Current Development Review Projects map tracks proposals under review and projects that have moved into construction. Use the project repository for application documents and plans.
Current Monument development projectsResidential & commercial projects to watch
Legacy at Jackson Landing / Target
The retail development off Jackson Creek Parkway is under construction. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department announced permits in September 2026 for a roughly 129,000-square-foot Target as part of the project area.
Meritage Homes — Conexus Lot 2
Town Council approved the Final Planned Unit Development for 158 detached single-family homes along Old Denver Road in December 2025. The project is being tracked as under construction in 2026.
Maverick at Monument
The Maverick is a new apartment development in the Jackson Creek area and is part of Monument's current multifamily growth.
Santa Fe Park Business Park
The Town approved the Final PUD for an industrial, warehouse, office and retail project in the Terrazzo-Baja commercial area in January 2026. The business park is now tracked among projects under construction.
Costco proposal
A Costco concept appeared in Town-sourced development tracking after a May 2026 pre-application meeting. A pre-application is advisory and is not a development approval or guarantee that a formal project will be filed. Check the Town's live project map for any newer status.
Construction hours inside the Town of Monument: current Town rules generally allow construction Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no construction work on Sundays or national holidays. The Town notes an exception for individual homeowners performing their own work. Development and permit information above was reviewed October 2, 2026.
Questions buyers ask
Living in Monument.
Answers to common questions about Monument, nearby communities and the home search.
Is Monument the same as the Tri-Lakes area?
Monument is an incorporated town within the broader Tri-Lakes area. A Monument home search may also include nearby neighborhoods and communities connected to the local market.
Is Monument part of Colorado Springs?
Monument is a separate town in northern El Paso County, connected to Colorado Springs by I-25. It has its own town center and local government.
What types of homes are available around Monument?
Home styles include established neighborhood homes, new construction, townhomes, custom homes, luxury modern homes and mountain estates. The wider area also includes wooded properties, acreage and farm and ranch properties. Browse the listings to see current availability.
Which property details should be compared?
Compare the lot, neighborhood, utilities, taxes, district boundaries, HOA requirements, road maintenance, insurance and commute alongside the home itself. Confirm the details for each property.
Where are Monument homes for sale listed?
Browse current listings through the Monument home search. For property information or to schedule a showing, contact Monument Broker.
Monument real estate
Search homes for sale in Monument.
From farm and ranch properties to luxury modern homes and mountain estates, explore the homes and communities that fit your plans. Find a property that interests you and schedule a tour.