Population estimate
170,927
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Fort Collins
Fort Collins offers a Northern Colorado home base with a mix of established neighborhoods and newer residential areas. It makes sense to explore it as a city in its own right, especially when your work and everyday life are centered farther north.
Median sale price
$549,738
Median age
31.8
Median household income
$81,199
Public schools
Commute to Denver
Sources, dates & estimate details · checked 2026-10-20
Census estimates via Census Reporter: 2024 ACS 1-year, incorporated city. Population 170,927; median age 31.8 ±0.9; median household income $81,199 ±$5,120 in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates, not current headcounts; population margin of error not retrieved.
Redfin median closed-sale price: $549,738, all home types, three months ending September 2026. Provider-defined city market boundaries may differ from Census geography. Sales mix affects this figure; it is not a property valuation.
Niche Public Schools grade: A-, checked October 20, 2026; this is the community’s public-schools category, not its overall grade or a rating of every school. Confirm district and attendance assignment for each address.
Driving time varies by origin, destination, traffic, and weather. A fixed Denver commute has not been verified; use the route link to check your own trip.
Official local park/trail information. Descriptions are editorial orientation; neighborhood examples are search starting points, not boundary or property guarantees.
The city’s trail network includes connections along the Poudre River and Spring Creek, while the Foothills Trail runs along the western edge near Horsetooth Reservoir. That variety gives buyers several ways to prioritize access to outdoor recreation when narrowing a home search.
The right neighborhood depends on your daily destinations and the kind of home you want to maintain. We will compare established streets, newer communities, and access to services rather than assume one part of the city suits everyone. A Denver commute needs a realistic route check before you commit.
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