Fort Collins, Colorado
Welcome to Fort Collins, better known as the “Choice City”! Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins offers something for everyone….outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and a great place to live!
Residents here get the best of both worlds…small town convenience and big city opportunities. You have easy access to camping, hiking, snowboarding, downhill and cross-country skiing to rafting, fishing, or water skiing. The city also offers several shopping malls, countless varieties of restaurants, six movie complexes, a regional cultural center, and several arts and entertainment venues. Best of all, residents enjoy over 300 days of sunshine and the “big sky” of Colorado.
Fort Collins is located just 65 miles north of Denver, Colorado’s capital, and is easily accessible by car, bus, or air travel. An hourly shuttle service provides convenient transportation to and from the Denver International Airport.
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Quick Facts
Website: www.fcgov.com
County: Larimer
Elevation: 5,003 ft
Population: 158,600 (2015)
Median Age: 29.3 years old
Median Household Income: $53,359 (American Community Survey, 2008-2012)
Source: www.fcgov.com/visitor/fcfacts.php
Awards & Honors
- A Overall Rating – Fort Collins Renters: Apartment List – July 2018
- No. 1 City in America for Cycling: PeopleForBikes – May 2018
- 14th Best Place to Live: Livability.com – Mar 2018
- 5th Best Performing City: Miliken Institute – Jan 2018
- 3rd Largest Reduction in Crime in CO (2012-16): ValuePenguin – Nov 2017
- No. 4 Bloomberg Brain Index: Bloomberg – Oct 2017
- Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado: Elite Personal Finance – Oct 2017
- 9th Best City to Raise a Family in Colorado: WalletHub – Sep 2017
- 18th Best City for Career Opportunities: SmartAsset – Sep 2017
- 3rd Best College Town to Live in Forever: College Ranker – Jul 2017
- 12th Best Midsize City for First-Time Home Buyers: WalletHub – Jul 2017
- 25 Best Towns Ever: Where to Live Now: Outside Magazine – Jun 2017
- 1st Stable and Growing Housing Market: Realtor.com – Jun 2017
- No. 156 Best City for Summer Travel with Families: lendedu – Apr 2017
- No. 186 Best City for Staying in Shape: lendedu – Apr 2017
- 16th Best Place to Live: Livability.com – Mar 2017
- 11th Happiest City in America: Yahoo! Finance – Mar 2017
- Top 100 Best Cities to Start a Family: lendedu – Feb 2017
- 9th Top 150 Cities for Millennials: Millennnial Personal Finance – Feb 2017
- 2nd Best Cities for Small Business Owners: ValuePenguin – Feb 2017
- 17th Best Places to Buy a Forever Home: Good Call – Jan 2017
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Location, Location, Location
Loveland
Greeley
Estes Park
Windsor
Boulder
Cheyenne
Wellington
Denver
DIA Airport
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29
42
10
46
45
10
63.7
75
10
35
60
15
60
60
15
66
90
Local Housing Market Statistics
10 Largest Employers in Larimer County
University of Colorado Health
Hewlett Packard
Banner Health: McKee Medical Ctr
Avago Technologies
Woodward
Hach Company
Qualfon
Otterbox
New Belgium Brewing Company
Anheuser-Busch
Source: Northern Colorado Economic Alliance
Healthcare
Technology Product Design
Healthcare
Semiconductor Components
Speed Controls
Analytical Instruments
Customer Care Center
Protective Case Manufacturing
Brewery
Brewery
5,740
1,490
1,340
1,300
1,230
800
770
580
540
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Fort Collins Schools
- Preschool & Kindergarden: Poudre School District Early Childhood Program, Kindergarten Registration
- Education K-12: Poudre School District
- Higher Education: Colorado State University, Front Range Community College, Institute of Business & Medical Careers (IBMC), Regis University, University of Phoenix
Local Weather
- Semi-arid, approx 300 days of sunshine
- Average annual precipitation: 14.5 inches
- Winters moderately cold, dry
- Average January temperature 27°F with 30% humidity
- Average July temperature 71° F with 43% humidity
- Current Weather Conditions in Fort Collins, CO
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