| liv score 664 How We Calculate Our Data |
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| Civics | 78 |
| Demographics | 36 |
| Economy | 67 |
| Education | 79 |
| Health | 72 |
| Housing | 67 |
| Infrastructure | 45 |
#14. Fort Collins, CO
A veteran of the Best Places to Live list, Fort Collins is a charming community with Colorado State University helping to set the economic and cultural tone. High-tech companies like Hewlett Packard, Intel and National Semiconductor are able to draw talented and well-educated workers thanks to the high quality of life Fort Collins offers, and attractions here include a thriving arts scene, unique shops, independent restaurants and a bounty of outdoor amenities.
Fort Collins has high-ranking public and private secondary schools, and the median income for families tops $100,000. A quaint Old Town downtown district is a favorite hangout spot, and the city has developed a prosperous craft beer culture with more than 15 microbreweries.
Find out more about what makes Fort Collins a Best Place to Live.