Tri-Lakes Colorado

Tri-Lakes Area

Located along the Rocky Mountains and occupying the northern

most part of El Paso County, the Tri-Lakes region is made up of

many communities. The area offers a blend of recreational activities,

breathtaking views, abundant art galleries and shopping choices.

The Beauty of Tri-Lakes

The communities of Monument, Palmer Lake and Woodmoor are

the center of our commerce and for which the regional name is

derived. The primarily unincorporated areas of Black Forest,

Gleneagle and Larkspur are representative of our popular and

Developing residential areas, making the Tri-Lakes one of the most

diverse regions of Colorado.

Corporate executives who have discovered the beauty of Tri-Lakes

see more than a wide expanse of land covered with pine forests and

mountain lakes set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies.

Companies could have located in larger Colorado urban areas.

Instead, they chose Tri-Lakes, a superb location that provides access

to all of the amenities of both Colorado Springs and Denver while

offering some advantages all its own: a superior, yet affordable

lifestyle; a highly educated, technically skilled and experienced

workforce; a school system ranked as one of the state’s best; building

sites with quick interstate access and a location that is the preferred

address of the Front Range.

Several hundred businesses serve this growing region of over 35,000

residences. Technology and education, software products and

services, advanced communication and electronic technologies are

supported by the Pikes Peak Community College system and our large

professional technical workforce.

Growth in the area favors this northern corridor of Colorado Springs

and El Paso County. FedEx Services Corporation, International Bible

Society, Lexus-Nexus, Navsys Corporation, Oracle Corporation,

Ramtron International Technologies and Synthes, USA are all located

in or near this attractive area.

The advantages of living and working in Tri-Lakes have contributed

to the area’s steady growth.

Town of Monument

Monument fulfi lls the roll of commercial center for the Tri-Lakes area.

It is the de-facto hub for northern El Paso County. It currently is

concentrating on quality of life issues that are essential to the

long-term success of the community. Monument’s expanding

planning sphere of infl uence means that development happening in

and around the town will develop to more contemporary suburban

standards rather than the rural standards promoted by the county.

Town of Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake is nestled against the foothills three miles west of

Interstate 25, where the lake refl ects Colorado’s mountains and blue

sky. Once a health and resort town, incorporated in 1879, it still

attracts those searching for a quiet, serene lifestyle. Its mostly middleincome

families include many retirees and artisans. This business hub

of the Tri-Lakes area is also a natural stop for tourists. Annexation

of an additional 2,000 acres has facilitated the establishment of new

executive offi ces and high-tech industrial facilities.

Highlights

Population: 37,000
Area: 60 square miles
Average Housing: Monument $345,000; Palmer Lake $170,000;

Glen Eagle $350,000; Woodmoor $400,000

Average Income: Monument $100,000; Palmer Lake $67,320;

Glen Eagle $100,000; Woodmoor $110,000

Economic Base: Rural with light industry, research and development.
Location: 20 miles north of Colorado Springs.
Parks & Recreation: Numerous hiking trails, biking, horseback

riding, four golf courses, Tri-Lakes Art Center and numerous community

events.

Protection: Monument and Palmer Lake Police Departments, Tri-

Lakes Monument and Palmer Lake Fire Districts, El Paso County

Sheriff.

Schools: Lewis Palmer School District #38.
Tax Rate: 3.0% City of Monument; 3.9% City of Palmer Lake; 1.0%

El Paso County; 2.9% State

Utilities: Mountain View Electric, Intermountain Rural Electric,
Black Hills Energy, Monument Water & Sanitation, Woodmoor Water
& Sanitation, Donala Water & Sanitation, Palmer Lake Water, Palmer
Lake Sanitation.
For additional information:

Tri-Lakes Economic Development Corporation

Post Offi ce Box 740

Monument, CO 80132

(719) 888-667-6768

Tri-Lakes Business Incubator

The Tri-Lakes Business Incubator was established to support the entrepreneurial process and assist innovative startup companies in the Tri-Lakes region.