Fort Collins, Colorado · ZIP 80526

Fort Collins — ZIP 80526

Fort Collins (80526) scores 74/100 — 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 $546K.

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 index68/100

Avg math proficiency45%

Avg reading proficiency56%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$546K

Median rent$2,007/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

$546K

Median Rent

$2,007/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
McGraw Elementary School	PK–05	349	52%	62%
Axis International Academy	PK–06	288	52%	47%
Rocky Mountain High School	09–12	2,044	47%	68%
Lopez Elementary School	PK–05	361	47%	57%
Johnson Elementary School	PK–05	348	47%	57%
Olander Elementary School	PK–05	310	47%	57%
Beattie Elementary School	PK–05	302	47%	57%
Fort Collins Montessori School	PK–06	278	45%	75%
Webber Middle School	06–08	728	42%	55%
Bauder Elementary School	PK–05	423	38%	46%
Blevins Middle School	06–08	363	33%	39%

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

44,423

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80526 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 80526 has a school score of 68/100. 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 80526 is approximately $546K. 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 80526 in Fort Collins has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. 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.