Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Fort Collins, CO
$577,900Median home value
Larimer CountyArea
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About Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a vibrant college city at the foothills of the Rockies, home to Colorado State University and a nationally known craft-beer scene. Old Town's historic streets, the Poudre River, and Horsetooth Reservoir give it a lifestyle most cities its size can't match.


Home prices in Fort Collins
The median home value in Fort Collins is $577,900.
Top places in Fort Collins
- Old Town Fort Collins — historic square with 100+ shops and restaurants
- Horsetooth Reservoir — boating, paddleboarding, and lakeside trails
- Cache la Poudre River — whitewater rafting and the Poudre River Trail
- New Belgium and Odell Brewing — anchor breweries with tasting rooms
Commuting from Fort Collins
- Denver International Airport (DEN) — about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Downtown Denver — about 1 hour 10 minutes via I-25
- Rocky Mountain National Park — about 1.5 hours
Fort Collins FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fort Collins, CO?
The median home value in Fort Collins is $577,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Fort Collins, CO?
Denver International Airport (DEN) — about 1 hour 15 minutes
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.