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Relocation guide
Moving to Fort Collins
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
169,705
Median age 30.6
Median household income
$83,598
Median rent
$1,661/mo
Median home value
$548,400
Schools
53
3 districts
Summer high / winter low
87° / 18°
Pros
- Property taxes are low: about 0.50% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 58 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 81% more than the US median ($548,400).
- Cold winters: January lows average 18°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins spans 5 zip codes. Median home values range from $520,500 to $654,200 by zip.
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Is Fort Collins a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.50% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Mild weather in June, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Homes cost 81% more than the US median ($548,400). Cold winters: January lows average 18°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Fort Collins?
The median household earns $83,598. Rent at the median ($1,661/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $66,440 a year.
How many schools are in Fort Collins?
53 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Fort Collins?
Highs average 87°F in July and lows 18°F in January. The most comfortable months are June, August, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.