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Fort Collins, Colorado · ZIP 80521

Fort Collins — ZIP 80521

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Fort Collins (80521) scores 71/100 — Good for Fort Collins. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $531K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$531K
Median rent$1,817/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$531K

Median Rent

$1,817/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,087

Violent Crime

801

Property Crime

5,286

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Larimer County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Dunn Elementary SchoolKG–05392
52%
67%
Bennett Elementary SchoolPK–05362
52%
52%
PSD Global AcademyKG–12259
42%
57%
Poudre High School09–121,409
38%
66%
Lincoln Middle School06–08552
26%
35%
Irish Elementary SchoolPK–05365
17%
32%
Putnam Elementary SchoolPK–05258
12%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

38,217

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

37%

Median Age

22.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80521 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 80521 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80521 is approximately $531K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 80521 in Fort Collins has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.