Fort Collins

Award winning city known as the #1 Best Places to Live, #1 City in America for Cycling, #1 Stable and Growing Housing Market.

Welcome To Fort Collins

Fort Collins enjoys a national reputation as an award winning community from #1 Best Places to Live, #1 City in America for Cycling, #1 Stable and Growing Housing Market over the last few years. Here, residents enjoy a robust economy while enjoying the community of a small town that is passionate about its community. From high-tech business campuses, large health systems, local music, love of the arts, to flower-lined streets and alleyways it’s no wonder why so many call this community home. Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University, the college campus brings a vibrance to the community as well as hosts numerous cultural and educational opportunities., as well as, national ranked D1 athletic programs. Fort Collins has a colorful art and music scene with an array of performances as its several local venues, small theaters, old town center, and city-owned Lincoln Center who hosts national shows. Fort Collins is also known for its many award-winning breweries and large festivals, including Tour de Fat and New West Fest.

Fort Collins is home to over 40 city parks scattered throughout the town. A bike path system provides miles of paved trails popular with local bicyclists, runners and walkers. Whether spring, summer, fall or winter, there are plenty of fun options for the whole family.

Looking for additional information about Fort Collins? Check out the city site here!


Overview for Fort Collins, CO

166,788 people live in Fort Collins, where the median age is 30 and the average individual income is $38,949. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

166,788

Total Population

30 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,949

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins has 67,270 households, with an average household size of 2.36. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fort Collins do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 166,788 people call Fort Collins home. The population density is 2,914.67 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

166,788

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30

Median Age

50.59 / 49.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
67,270

Total Households

2.36

Average Household Size

$38,949

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Fort Collins, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Fort Collins. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Fort Collins High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Werner Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Linton Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Liberty Common Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
5/5
Zach Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Fossil Ridge High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Mountain Sage Community School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Kruse Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Irish Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Riffenburgh Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Beebe Christian School
PRIVATE
1st - 8th
No rating available
Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
McGraw Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Putnam Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Harris Bilingual Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Lopez Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Johnson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Olander Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Axis International Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Beattie Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Bennett Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
O'Dea Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Tavelli Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Traut Core Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Shepardson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Fort Collins Montessori School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Compass Community Collaborative School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
Cornerstone Christian School
PRIVATE
6th - 11th
No rating available
St Joseph Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

Around Fort Collins, CO

There's plenty to do around Fort Collins, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

40
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
87
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Roberto's Salsa & Sauces, Jackie's Java, and EL Don Food Truck.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.07 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 3.09 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.41 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.63 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.67 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.74 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars

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