Fort Collins, CO

Award winning schools, a thriving arts scene, unique shops, restaurants and pristine outdoor amenities make Fort Collins one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. 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. Colorado State University anchors the city’s economy while also setting the cultural tone. A collection of breweries are among the many entertainment options if Fort Collins.

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Affordable Places To Live In Fort Collins

Median Household Income

^$63,332

Median Home Value

^$385,306

Housing Affordability Index

85

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

19.10^%

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Education & Career Opportunities In Fort Collins

Unemployment Rate

4.80^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

55.70^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

70.90^%

Food Scene in Fort Collins

46.80^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

26.50

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

59.10^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,190.00

Food Scenes

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Love Where You Live In Fort Collins

Volunteerism Rate

21.70^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

56.40^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

8.20^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

38.70

Health in Fort Collins

93.20^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

18.70^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.42

27.10^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Fort Collins

Average Mortgage Amount

^$891.75

Median Rent

^$1,084

56.00^%

Of Homes Owned

44.00^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Fort Collins

11.10^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

14.00^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.50^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

21.20^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year