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A rural atmosphere in proximity to numerous large Northern Colorado cities
On the eastern banks of the South Platte River, Fort Lupton is a North Colorado city with a small-town vibe and easy access to nearby metro areas. Around 28 miles from Downtown Boulder and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the city is known for its preserved historic architecture and proximity to outdoor recreation. “One of the appealing things about Fort Lupton is that it's accessible to numerous large cities,” says Jody Malone, a local Realtor with Teater Realty Co. “There aren’t many large employers in Fort Lupton, so most residents commute to Denver, Brighton or Boulder for work, but they choose to live here for the lower prices and the quiet atmosphere.”
Watch whitewater paddleboarders on Boulder Creek just south of Fort Lupton.
The area around Fort Lupton is home to rural properties and dirt roads.
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Historic downtown and major Weld County employers
Historic buildings along Denver Street and surrounding residential blocks date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Fort Lupton’s Historic Preservation Board overseeing the upkeep of historically designated buildings.
Fort Lupton was founded as a fur trading post in the 1830s before it became a gold rush outpost and, in the early 1900s was developed as a profitable agricultural community. Today, Fort Lupton is the second largest city in Weld County, with a population of roughly 9,500. While agriculture remains a large focus in the city, some of the area’s largest employers include Halliburton Energy Services, A&W Water Service and the Weld School District Re-8.
Fort Lupton is a rural Colorado community with a history as a fur trading town.
There's antique oil drilling machines throughout the massive fields in the Fort Lupton.
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New developments and century-old bungalows
Surrounding downtown’s historic district, craftsman-style bungalows and ranch-style homes make up the architecture, while 1990s and 21st-century builds can be found in subdivisions on the east and south sides of Fort Lupton. As of 2025, there are numerous new developments underway, including the Cottonwood Greens, Vista Meadows and Willow Crossing neighborhoods.
The median home price is $467,000, which is lower than both the Weld County and Colorado averages. “Here, you can get much more for your money in terms of square footage and acreage,” Malone says. “There are established homes on multiple acres, as well as more uniform modern subdivisions.”
You can find a variety of older and newer manufactured homes around Fort Lupton.
Dirt roads connect the many large properties in Aristocrat Ranchettes in Fort Lupton.
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Grab a meal on Denver Avenue
Denver Avenue is home to a historic business district, with a handful of shops and restaurants, including a salon, a bar and grill and a Latino market. The area also has a wide variety of authentic Mexican restaurants. For a larger selection of businesses, including supermarkets and big-box stores, Brighton is around 7 miles south, while Longmont is roughly 21 miles to the northwest.
The staff is welcoming at Santiago Mexican restaurant in Fort Lupton.
Wholly Strombolii is New York Little Italy themed bar and restaurant in Fort Lupton.
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A modern recreation center and outdoor recreation along the South Platte River
Fort Lupton is home to seven community parks; a public golf course and a recreation center complete with a rock-climbing wall and an indoor pool. “For a small city, Fort Lupton has a great recreation system,” Malone says. “The recreation center is new and recently updated, with sports facilities and a fitness center.”
The 13-acre Pearson Park has baseball diamonds, walking trails and access to the South Platte River. It's also about 30 miles to the foothills of the Rockey Mountains, with dozens of scenic hiking trails.
Fort Lupton Recreation Center is a sprawling green space, park with playground, and skate park.
Not too far from Fort Lupton are popular hiking trails at Chautauqua Trail Overlook
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High School programs at Aims Community College
Local families are served by the Weld Re-8 School District, which receives a C-plus overall grade from Niche. The district has two elementary schools, a middle school and a kindergarten through eighth-grade school. Most teens attend the C-rated Fort Lupton High School.
Aims Community College has a small campus in Fort Lupton and offers programs in welding technology, agricultural sciences and technology, medical preparation, nursing and commercial driving. Aims also offers tuition free concurrent enrollment courses and a career academy program for high school students.
Students are the highest priority at Fort Lupton High School.
Pursue higher education at Aims Community College in Fort Lupton.
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Decreasing crime rates and easy access to Denver, Boulder and Greeley
According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, rates of both violent and property crimes were lower in 2024 compared to the previous four years.
Along U.S. Route 85, it's around 28 miles north to Greeley or roughly 30 miles south to Downtown Denver. Colorado state Highway 52 and Colorado state Highway 119 span about 29 miles west to Boulder. The Denver International Airport is nearly 28 miles south.
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On average, homes in Fort Lupton, CO sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fort Lupton, CO over the last 12 months is $465,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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