Fort Collins CO

In Fort Collins, the rent-to-income burden runs around 24% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $85,070 and median rent is $1,690/month. A staggering 55% of renters here are housing-cost-burdened — spending 30% or more of their income just to keep a roof overhead. Median home value: $577,900 — that's 6.8× the median income. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. With a median age of 31, this is a young city — high energy, high turnover, and a lot of people figuring out adulthood simultaneously. Employment picture: 5.41% unemployment — a average employment landscape. Poverty rate: 15.8%. Average commute: 20 minutes — mercifully short. Fort Collins was founded in 1864 — that's 162 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 55.5 sq miles at 3,066 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 5,003 ft — mile-high altitude territory. RoastMyCity overall score: 61/100 — It Depends.