Here's what it costs to live in Fort Collins, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, while the typical home is valued around $548,400. Households earn a median of $83,598 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 26. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$83,598
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,661
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$548,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,509
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,537
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,732
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,385
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.40%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
2.90%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
169,705
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.6 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
26.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Fort Collins?
The cost of living index for Fort Collins is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fort Collins?
The median gross rent in Fort Collins is $1,661 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fort Collins?
The median household income in Fort Collins is $83,598 per year.
What is the median home value in Fort Collins?
The median home value in Fort Collins is $548,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Fort Collins?
Colorado has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a statewide sales tax of 2.90% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology