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Fort Collins, CO is known today as a college town with the Colorado State University students and staff contributing a great deal to both the job market as well as recreational activities. 'The Choice City' began as a military outpost for the U.S. Army in 1864 and has grown to be the fifth most populous city in Colorado and the county seat of Larimer County. The original fort site is now adjacent to the present historic 'Old Town' neighborhood.

Fort Collins received recent praise in 2006 from CNNMoney as the 'number one best place to live,' with a population of 128,000 and boasting a median home price of $212,000. For interested home buyers in Fort Collins, the appeal is the low cost of houses surrounded by a community full of activities to participate in and a 90.4 percent Air Quality Index. Some neighborhoods and suburbs include University Acres, South College Heights, Brown Farm, Imperial Estates and Golden Meadows.

Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers many outdoor recreational activities including whitewater rafting on the Cache La Poudre River, skiing in the Horsetooth Mountains, skiing at one of over 13 ski resorts, watching the animals at the Swetsville Zoo and visiting over 800 acres of parklands at over 44 different sites. Horsetooth Mountain Park is the Larimer County Park with 2,100 acres.

During the winter months, residents can choose from a number of indoor events, including taking in a semi-pro hockey game featuring the local Colorado Eagles. Two popular local museums are the Discovery Center Science Museum and the Fort Collins Museum, offering the opportunity to participate in hands-on exhibits. Fort Collins is also home to five award-winning craft breweries, the largest of which is the New Belgium Brewing Company. The other is the Odell Brewing Company which originated in the city and both participate in the Colorado Brewer's Festival held annually in late June.

Aside from the brewing industry, Fort Collins has a mix of business industries ranging from manufacturing to many small business ventures. Two large companies, Hewlett Packard and Anheuser-Busch are located here and contribute significantly to the job market; however, the largest Fort Collins employee base is Colorado State University.

Whether cheering for one of the Colorado State teams like the Rams or enjoying the pleasures of the outdoors, begin your Fort Collins real estate search today and find the right home for you!

Sources:
http://www.ci.fort-collins.co.us/parks/
http://www.ftcollins.com/
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/snapshots/PL0827425.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Collins,_Colorado
http://www.fcchamber.org/sitesAttractions.asp
http://www.fcgov.com/
http://www.tanderson.com/fortcollins-neighborhoods.htm
http://www.dcsm.org/

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Fort Collins, CO Community Information

Population

175,189

Median Age

31.1

Median Household Income

$62,998

Households with Children

47.68%

Median Travel Time to Work

19 minutes

Fort Collins, CO Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

63.69%

Homes Rented

33.43%

Homes Vacant

2.88%

Fort Collins, CO Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

0:1

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What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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Fort Collins, CO School Information

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