Moving to Peterson Space Force Base
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Also known as: Peterson SFB, Peterson AFB
Peterson Space Force Base, on the east side of Colorado Springs, hosts Space Command, NORAD, and U.S. Northern Command headquarters. Families PCSing here settle in east Colorado Springs, Cimarron Hills, or the Falcon area, sharing the Front Range market with Fort Carson and Schriever, with mountain views and strong outdoor access.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-base housing serves families with the usual waitlists. Off-base, east Colorado Springs and Cimarron Hills sit closest to the gate with the most value, the Falcon and Peyton area to the northeast offers newer homes and larger lots, and the north-side suburbs draw families for top schools at higher prices. Colorado Springs prices have climbed with the region’s growth.
Where military families live near Peterson Space Force Base
Families PCSing to Peterson Space Force Base most often settle in East Colorado Springs / Cimarron Hills, Falcon / Peyton, Northeast Colorado Springs. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Colorado Springs / Cimarron Hills | $1,600-$2,200 | $360k-$480k | 5-15 min | Closest to the gate with the most value. |
| Falcon / Peyton | $1,800-$2,400 | $420k-$560k | 20-30 min | Newer homes and larger lots northeast of the base. |
| Northeast Colorado Springs | $1,900-$2,600 | $450k-$600k | 20-30 min | Strong schools in the north-side suburbs at higher prices. |
2026 BAH near Peterson Space Force Base
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Peterson Space Force Base is set by the CO046 (Colorado Springs, CO) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,358 | $1,860 |
| E-7 | $2,487 | $2,166 |
| O-3 | $2,595 | $2,397 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Peterson Space Force Base
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge High School | High | Falcon School District 49 | Colorado Springs |
| Sand Creek High School | High | Falcon School District 49 | Colorado Springs |
| Odyssey Elementary | Elementary | Falcon School District 49 | Colorado Springs |
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Where do most families live near Peterson SFB?
East Colorado Springs and Cimarron Hills sit closest to the gate with the most value. The Falcon and Peyton area to the northeast offers newer homes and larger lots. The north-side suburbs draw families for top schools at higher prices. Peterson shares the Colorado Springs market with Fort Carson and Schriever.
Is Colorado Springs expensive for military families?
Prices have risen above the national average with the region’s growth, but Colorado Springs remains more affordable than Denver. East Colorado Springs near Peterson offers the best value, while the north-side suburbs cost more for their schools. BAH is set to the metro, and the mountain access is a major draw.
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