There are 19 independent living communities serving Fort Collins, Colorado. This includes 13 communities in Fort Collins and 6 nearby. Independent living costs in Colorado range from about $32 up to $160 per day, with an average cost running approximately $61. The per month expense averages roughly $1,822 and ranges between $963 and $4,785. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $21,862, which is under the US average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Fort Collins, CO generally range between $1,128 per month and $3,575 per month. The median cost is about $1,980 per month, or around $23,760 per year.
Fort Collins is a mid size city in Larimer County, Colorado. It is included in the Fort Collins-Loveland metropolitan area. With 175,625 residents within the city itself and 235,476 in the encompassing statistical area, it is the 5th biggest city in the state. People 55 and over constitute around 20% of the population.
Fort Collins has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The average housing price in the city is $220,500, which is much less than the state average of $318,000. Fort Collins has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.79%. The city's average household income is $55,000 ($29,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $51,000 for the whole of Colorado.
Fort Collins has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city gets optimal levels of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Fort Collins has a low rate of crime and very poor air quality ratings.