Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado Overview

Fort Collins scores 55.9/100 overall (B), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Colorado — below the state composite of 66.2. Health is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Livability lags at 38/100.

Income & Employment in Fort Collins

The median household income in Fort Collins is $81,883, 10% below the statewide median of $91,340. The local unemployment rate of 3.9% is higher than the state’s 3.8%. Population grew 0.1% recently.

Safety in Fort Collins

At 299.6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Fort Collins sits meaningfully below the Colorado average of 413 — a 38% lower gap. The property crime rate is 2466.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Fort Collins

Fort Collins has a cost of living index of 96.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $548,400. Median monthly rent is $1,661. Renters spend 24.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Fort Collins

Fort Collins’s adult obesity rate of 23.8% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 6.2%. Residents report an average of 18.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Colorado ranks #17 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Fort Collins

Fort Collins has a high school graduation rate of 78.1%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,783. The city has 43 public schools serving 25,743 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Fort Collins

The annual average temperature in Fort Collins is 47.4°F. Summers average 67.3°F. Winters average 27.3°F. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches. 17.7% of workers in Fort Collins work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 16.7 minutes is notably short.

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