Housing
Home prices and rent in Fort Collins
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Colorado and the U.S.
Census geography: Fort Collins city, Colorado. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Fort Collins vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Fort Collins | Colorado | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $577,900 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,690 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $85,070 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 52% | 66% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1988 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,200 | $367,900 | $577,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,036 | $1,346 | $1,690 |
| Median household income | $53,775 | $65,866 | $85,070 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA · Larimer County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $130,400. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $73,050 | $83,450 | $93,900 | $104,300 | $112,650 | $121,000 | $129,350 | $137,700 |
| Very low income (50%) | $45,650 | $52,200 | $58,700 | $65,200 | $70,450 | $75,650 | $80,850 | $86,100 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $27,400 | $31,300 | $35,200 | $39,100 | $42,250 | $45,400 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Fort Collins?
$577,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $539,400 in Colorado and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Fort Collins?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,690 a month, versus $1,761 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Fort Collins?
The median home value went from $253,200 in 2014 to $577,900 in 2024 (+128%).
What is fair market rent in Fort Collins?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA is $1,551 for a studio, $1,589 for one bedroom and $1,759 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Fort Collins city, Colorado. Values are estimates with margins of error.