Retiring in Fort Collins, Colorado

Overview

College-town walkability at the base of the Rockies.

Home Price

Homes in Fort Collins typically range from $418k to $753k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Fort Collins's cost of living index is 97.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 84°F and winter daytime temperatures around 40°F, with med humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 76/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Fort Collins scores a safety index of 77.3/100 and a political stability score of 7.7/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 92 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Mountain biking
• Fishing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Breweries / wineries
• Farmers markets
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Winter storms on the Front Range
• Growing prices