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Fort Collins, Colorado · ZIP 80528

Fort Collins — ZIP 80528

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Fort Collins (80528) scores 79/100 — Good for Fort Collins. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $654K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100
Avg math proficiency64%
Avg reading proficiency68%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$654K
Median rent$2,248/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

$654K

Median Rent

$2,248/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 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
Zach Elementary SchoolKG–05492
84%
84%
Traut Core Elementary SchoolPK–05484
78%
81%
Bacon Elementary SchoolPK–05397
68%
56%
Fossil Ridge High School09–121,846
65%
88%
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School06–08762
63%
76%
Preston Middle School06–08568
51%
55%
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor06–12196
37%
37%

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

24,233

Median Income

$130K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80528 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 80528 has a school score of 78/100. 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 80528 is approximately $654K. 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 80528 in Fort Collins has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. 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.