Fort Collins, CO
Population 169,705 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA. Moving to or from Fort Collins? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
169,705
Cost of living (RPP)
101.128
Annual avg temp
51°F
Typical home
$563,815
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $83,598 |
| Median age | 30.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $548,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.4 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 101.128 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 82.156, goods 96.052, services 120.592. Source: BEA, Fort Collins-Loveland, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
51°F
January low
18°F
July high
87°F
Annual snow
51.4"
Annual precipitation 15.9". Station: FT COLLINS, CO US (2.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$563,815
ZHVI YoY
-1.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,980/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Fort Collins, CO
Total employment (MSA)
173,230
Median wage (annual)
$50,820
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 19,130 | $46,140 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 19,060 | $39,090 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 17,830 | $35,050 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 12,630 | $79,180 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 12,170 | $84,720 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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