Fort Collins, CO Community Information
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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/
Community Information for 80523*
| Population | 4,544 |
| Median Age | 17.65 |
| Median Household Income | $17,320 |
| Households with Children | 12.15% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 12 minutes |
*Based on zipcode 80523 at the center of this area.
Real Estate Market Information
| Median Home Sale Price | $0 |
| Annual Turnover Rate | 49.39% |
| In current residence 5+ years | 10.12% |
| Median years in residence | 1.01 |
| Homes Owned | 1.50% |
| Homes Rented | 91.35% |
| Homes Vacant | 7.14% |
Fort Collins, CO School Information
Preschools
- Spring Creek Country Day School
1900 Remington St - Barton Early Childhood Center 703 E Prospect Rd
- Rivendell School 1800 E Prospect Rd
- Front Range Baptist Academy 625 E Harmony Rd
- Heritage Christian School 4825 S Lemay Ave
- Fullana Center 220 N Grant Ave
Elementary Schools
- O'dea Core Knowledge Es 312 Princeton Rd
- Spring Creek Country Day School 1900 Remington St
- Ridgeview Classical School 1800 S Lemay Ave
- Riffenburgh Elementary School 1320 E Stuart St
- Beattie Elementary School 3000 Meadowlark Ave
- Harris Bilingual Elementary School 501 E Elizabeth St
Middle Schools
- Ridgeview Classical School 1800 S Lemay Ave
- Lesher Junior High School 1400 Stover St
- Boltz Junior High School 720 Boltz Dr
- Beebe Christian School 821 W Lake St
- Cornerstone Christian School 413 Starling St
- Liberty Common School 1725 Sharp Point Dr
High Schools
- Ridgeview Classical School 1800 S Lemay Ave
- Centennial High School 330 E Laurel St
- Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W Swallow Rd
- Ft Collins High School 3400 Lambkin Way
- Cornerstone Christian School 413 Starling St
- Front Range Baptist Academy 625 E Harmony Rd
These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.
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Community Age Profile
Transportation
Education Levels
Occupation
Community
Total Male Population: 2,160
Total Female Population: 2,384
Population change since 1990: 24
Population change since 2000: NA
Median age: 17.65
Percent of households with children: 12.15%
Local sales tax: 7%
Personal crime risk: 10
Recycling likelihood index: 125
Transportation
Transportation to work:
Drive/Carpool: 57%
Walk/bike/other: 37%
Work at home: 5%
Education Levels
Some high school: 0.69%
High school graduate: 3.78%
Some college: 18.90%
Associate degree: 2.92%
Bachelor's degree: 30.24%
Graduate Degree: 42.95%
Occupation
Mining: 0.00%
Contstruction: 0.00%
Manufacturing: 0.19%
Transportation and communications: 0.00%
Wholesale trade: 0.00%
Retail trade: 2.10%
Finance, insurance and real estate: 0.32%
Sevices: 93.26%
Public administration: 2.86%
Unclassified: 0.00%
Income
Income change since 1990: 122
Income change since 2000: 14
Climate
Avg. July high/low temp: 86 / 57
Annual precipitation: 16
Air pollution index: 97
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