Stratton Meadows is a suburban neighborhood located about two miles southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, in the 80905 zip code. Homes here are mostly ranch-style and mid-century builds, attracting buyers looking for friendly prices and solid values. The area offers a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with median home prices around $320,000 and average apartment rents below the city average. Residents appreciate the convenient access to major roads like Interstate 25 and South Nevada Avenue, making it easy to reach downtown, Fort Carson, and the mountains in under fifteen minutes. Stratton Meadows is next to the Broadmoor area and close to shopping centers like Broadmoor Towne Center and Action Plaza, which include both chain stores and local restaurants such as Extreme Pizza and Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill.
Several parks and recreation spots are within or near Stratton Meadows. Meadows Park has a playground, picnic areas, and hosts community programs at its active recreation center. Outdoor lovers also enjoy being near Bear Creek Regional Park and Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Students attend Stratton Meadows Elementary, Fox Meadow Middle School, and Harrison High School in Harrison School District 2, with The Vanguard School available for those seeking a top-rated charter school.