Fort Collins
- City in Colorado
Fort Collins
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Colorado
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 923 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$398,800
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,373
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Fort Collins Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault171.5national 282.7
- Murder0.6national 6.1
- Rape24national 40.7
- Robbery21.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary204.8national 500.1
- Theft1,834.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft133.4national 284
Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Fort Collins
- grade A+
Liberty Common Charter School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 102 reviews
- grade A
Fossil Ridge High School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 421 reviews
- grade A
Fort Collins High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 358 reviews
- grade A
Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 76 reviews
- grade A
Rocky Mountain High School
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 304 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Fort Collins
- grade A minus
Campion Academy
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 83 reviews
- grade B+
Heritage Christian Academy
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade B+
Front Range Baptist Academy
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 10 reviews
- grade B+
Resurrection Christian School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 178 reviews
- grade A
HMS Richards Adventist School
- Rating 5 out of 5 9 reviews
Working in Fort Collins
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$70,528
National
$64,994Similar Places
Fort Collins Reviews
Rating 4.12 out of 5 923 reviews
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It's tops in the nation for bike riding, and its mild sunny climate; has excellent schools, many green spaces and natural areas; an excellent music scene including The Music District and an award winning CO public station KRFC; award winning City government; super safe; walkable; highly educated; beautiful architecture and fun vibe with concerts & festivals in Old Town; gorgeous Cache La Poudre River runs thru; Horsetooth Reservoir is 20 minutes away for recreation; has an engaged community through the CSU Center for Deliberation and via City boards, commissions, and inclusive meetings; it ain't called The Choice City for decades for nothing! We discovered this town when my husband and I were almost 60 and left a gorgeous place in Atlanta cuz this is easier living, with its smaller physical size and its longer range planning. We do errands by bike, enjoy friendly people & support successful non profits who care about those needing a hand. We residents work together to improve life.
I completed my undergraduate degree in Fort Collins, Colorado at Colorado State University. I had such an incredible experience in this city and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to move. I always felt safe while living in Fort Collins and that was a huge concern to me coming in as a young college student. There is always something to do whether you're shopping in Old Town, exploring Horsetooth Reservoir, or hanging out at New Belgium brewery with friends. Fort Collins truly is a great city to live in!
Fort Collins is a smaller city with a lot to offer! We have year round outdoor activities with year round sunshine. We have amazing community supported activities that happen all throughout the year including everything from races, to music, to culinary experiences, to college sports and more! We are a friendly community that appreciates the culture and diversity Colorado State University brings. We have tons of small businesses that our community avidly supports and large corporations that give back to enhance the place we call home. We love bikes, dogs and beer and we incorporate these three things into almost everything we do. Our school district is strong and you can't make a bad choice for your kids whether they attend their neighborhood school or one of our several charter and private schools. It's a great place to raise a family and a place those kids want to stay and raise their own families in. Oh, and we have mountains and a huge reservoir in our backyard!