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Fort collins, CO

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Fort collins.

Population: 177,343 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort collins, CO is $559,651 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $534,975 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,941/month. 42 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winterweather, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$559,651

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$559,651
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.2%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$577,632
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$534,975
Median list price
$523,500
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
721
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
112
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
281

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,941/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
42
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
5
High schools
7
Charter schools
9
School districts serving the area
Poudre School District R-1, State Charter School Institute, Thompson School District R-2J
Schools include
Bennett Elementary School, Dunn Elementary School, Irish Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, Poudre High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.5°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
36.5°F
Annual precipitation
15.6 in
Annual snowfall
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
175
Days with Moderate air quality
185
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
572
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,526
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,089

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
142
Nearest airport
Christman Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL, BANNER MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
251
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,798
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
136,175
Average weekly wage
$1,304
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,370

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort collinsState medianUS median
Median home value$559,651$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$534,975$495,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,941/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,798$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fort collins, CO?
$559,651.
What is the median sale price in Fort collins, CO?
$534,975.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort collins, CO?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Fort collins, CO?
Typical rent: $1,941/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort collins, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, hail.
Is Fort collins, CO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort collins, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort collins, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort collins, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort collins, CO?
42 schools (25 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort collins, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 13.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort collins, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort collins, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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