Old Town Fort Collins captivates residents with its historic brick streets that inspired Disneyland's Main Street USA. The city's outdoor scene centers around Horsetooth Reservoir for boating and fishing, plus the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's only nationally designated Wild & Scenic River, for whitewater rafting. The renowned craft beer culture thrives through New Belgium Brewing Company and Odell Brewing Company. Cultural attractions include The Lincoln Center's theater performances and the interactive Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. The dining landscape features fresh seafood at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, handmade pasta at RARE Italian, and French cuisine at Bistro Nautile.
The Fort Collins housing market spans diverse price points across its neighborhoods. The median single-family home price reaches $622,100, while townhomes have a median price of $439,000. One-bedroom condos start at a median price of $267,500, and two-bedroom condos have a median price of $350,000. Old Town's single-family homes command a median price of $533,500, while University Park homes reach a median of $825,000.
Property taxes in Fort Collins remain competitive at 0.5% through Larimer County. The combined sales tax rate totals 7.86%, including a 2.90% state rate and 4.96% local rate. Colorado maintains a 4.40% state income tax rate.
The city connects through Transfort public buses and the MAX rapid transit line. Colorado State University anchors the academic community, while top-rated public schools include Fossil Ridge High School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School. Fort Collins experiences 300+ days of sunshine annually with four distinct seasons, making it ideal for year-round outdoor activities across its 285 miles of bike trails.
