Here's what it costs to live in Fort Collins, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,690 per month, while the typical home is valued around $577,900. Households earn a median of $85,070 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 20. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$85,070
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,690
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$577,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,509
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,537
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,732
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,385
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
170,229
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.9 yrs
Census ACS
20.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,761
Per month
Avg Home Value
$548,400
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 80512 | — | $2,813 | $571,900 |
| ZIP 80521 | — | $1,322 | $494,700 |
| ZIP 80524 | — | $1,534 | $482,900 |
| ZIP 80525 | — | $1,659 | $519,800 |
| ZIP 80526 | — | $1,518 | $475,500 |
| ZIP 80528 | — | $1,841 | $615,900 |
| ZIP 80547 | — | $1,641 | $678,100 |
Healthcare Score
32.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.6%
The cost of living index for Fort Collins is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fort Collins is $1,690 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fort Collins is $85,070 per year.
The median home value in Fort Collins is $577,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fort Collins has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 20.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
