Schriever Space Force Base · U.S. Space Force
PCSing to Schriever Space Force Base? Start here.
Schriever Space Force Base is a space-operations installation about ten miles east of Peterson, out along Highway 94. It sits further from the city than the other bases, so families tend to cluster in the eastern Falcon corridor between Schriever and town. Expect a longer, more rural drive and a quieter setting than a base tucked inside the metro.
Who is here
What Schriever is, and what that means for your housing search.
Schriever's location shapes the housing decision more than most bases do. Here is the honest picture before you start looking.
A focused space-operations installation
Schriever is built around space operations rather than a large, mixed population. The tempo is mission-driven and steady, and the workforce is a mix of Guardians, joint personnel, and contractors. PCS demand is real but the base is smaller and more specialized than Peterson.
More remote than the other bases
Schriever sits out on Highway 94, east of the developed part of town. That distance is the single biggest factor in where families choose to live, because there is far less housing right at the gate than you find near an in-city installation.
Families cluster in the eastern Falcon corridor
To balance the commute against schools and amenities, many Schriever families settle in the eastern Falcon corridor and the growing communities between the base and the city. It is a compromise between a shorter drive and staying connected to services, and it is where a lot of the newer housing is.
Housing and BAH
On-base, off-base, and how BAH actually works.
Your options are the same two paths as anywhere: on-installation housing or renting or buying off base. At Schriever the off-base choice carries extra weight, because the base is more remote and the drive is a bigger part of the decision.
On base
On-installation housing at Schriever is limited compared with a larger base, so do not assume it will be your default. Ask the housing office early what is actually available and what the waitlist looks like. Where on-base housing exists it is typically privatized, with your BAH covering rent and included utilities.
Off base
Most Schriever families live off base, and given the distance, the eastern Falcon corridor and the communities toward the city are the usual choices. You keep your BAH and take on the lease or mortgage, deposits, and utilities. The trade-off to weigh here is real: a shorter commute out east versus more schools and amenities closer to town.
Skip any specific dollar figure you have heard. BAH depends on your rank, whether you have dependents, and the ZIP code tied to the installation, and the DoD resets it yearly. Run your exact rate on the official DoD BAH calculator before you commit to a budget.
Where families live
Neighborhoods near Schriever Space Force Base.
Honest commute bands and the school district for each. Confirm the exact boundary for your street, and try the neighborhood finder to sort by what matters to you.
- FountainModerate commute
South of the city off I-25 and Highway 85/87, the closest established community to Fort Carson's main gate.
- Security-WidefieldModerate commute
Between Fort Carson and Peterson, a practical value pick with quick access to both.
- Cimarron HillsModerate commute
Directly east of the city adjoining Peterson, the shortest hop to the Peterson gate.
- Powers CorridorModerate commute
The Powers Boulevard housing-and-retail spine on the east side, central to Peterson and Schriever.
- Falcon / Meridian RanchClose to the gate
The eastern Falcon area, the practical home base for Schriever with new-build value.
Your first week
In-processing at Schriever, step by step.
Specifics vary by unit, but the early arrival sequence is broadly consistent. Treat this as a checklist and confirm the details with your sponsor and the official links below.
- Report in and begin in-processing per your orders, working with your sponsor on the local specifics.
- Update DEERS and get or renew ID cards for you and every dependent so access and benefits are current.
- Contact the housing office early, since on-base options at Schriever are limited and you will want referral help for off-base rentals.
- Register your vehicle and confirm what you need for base access and Colorado registration, keeping the longer commute in mind.
- Look up school zones for the eastern-corridor neighborhoods you are weighing and start enrollment once you have an address.
- Set up TRICARE and connect your family with base and community support services.
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Moving to Schriever, answered.
Where do Schriever families usually live?
Because Schriever is out on Highway 94 with limited housing right at the gate, most families settle in the eastern Falcon corridor and the communities between the base and the city. It is a deliberate balance of a manageable commute against access to schools and amenities.
Is the commute to Schriever really that long?
It is longer and more rural than the drive to an in-city base, which is the main reason families cluster to the east. We will not quote you a time, since it depends on where you live and traffic, but plan for a real commute and factor it into your neighborhood choice rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Is there much on-base housing at Schriever?
On-installation housing is limited compared with a larger base, so treat it as a maybe, not a default. Ask the housing office early exactly what is available and how the waitlist looks, and line up off-base options at the same time so you are not caught short.
How much is BAH at Schriever SFB?
There is no single number, because it varies by rank, dependent status, and ZIP code and is reset each year by the DoD. Run your exact rate on the official DoD BAH calculator linked above before you budget, rather than relying on something a coworker mentioned.
Should I live near Schriever or Peterson if I work at both?
Schriever and Peterson are part of the same garrison but about ten miles apart. If your work touches both, a home in the eastern part of the metro can keep either drive reasonable. Look at the eastern corridor first, then weigh which base you will actually commute to most days.