Fort Collins

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Fort Collins Area Information

Located in northern Colorado along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Larimer County, Fort Collins is home to 131,000 residents who enjoy dynamic, multifaceted recreational opportunities; exceptional small town feel with big city amenities, diverse cultural events, outstanding local attractions, vibrant nightlife, and family-friendly fun galore.

Fort Collins Real Estate MLS Property Search Tools

Before you continue reading more area information about Fort Collins, be sure to take full advantage of all the user-friendly Fort Collins MLS property search tools, information about Fort Collins real estate agents, and of course, a wealth of Fort Collins real estate information. And here’s the great news, all of this exclusive Fort Collins real estate information is right here in one resource. If you just want to read about the Fort Collins area by the numbers, take a look at the Fort Collins “Fast Facts”. You can jump to that article NOW!

Fort Collins Residents - Play Big or Go Home!

The news is out and people who live in Fort Collins know it is home to the finest recreational opportunities available. Residents and visitors alike can experience world-class mountain biking, exceptional whitewater rafting on the Cache La Poudre River, family kayaking, backpacking trips, snow skiing, tubing and boarding plus the finest camping facilities available. In addition, in Fort Collins you’ll find 40 parks, 6 championship-caliber golf courses, 56 public, private tennis courts, and 16 multi-purpose sports fields. Now add 3 area lakes (including Horsetooth State Park) perfect for all kinds of water sports and it’s easy to see why so many families are relocating to Fort Collins!

Rocky Mountain High!

For the very best in outdoor adventure, you owe it to you and your family to make the short drive west to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Here outdoor enthusiast will find all manor of challenging mountain peeks to scale, miles and miles of hiking trails, trout-filled streams, and breath-taking mountain vistas. Be sure to give the 14,255 foot Longs Peak a try if you are really up for a challenge. If you long for the fun and excitement of the great outdoors – welcome home to Fort Collins.

Fort Collins – It’s Almost Too Good to be True!

For the more sedate crowd, be sure to checkout our relaxing spas, great shopping venues, and our sumptuous dining opportunities to keep you satisfied. From award-winning beers at one of six breweries to local dining in the historic downtown Fort Collins area, you’re sure to enjoy the good eats in Fort Collins. Don’t forget about the many outstanding events that jam our calendar. Great food and drink, awesome festivals and outstanding events make Fort Collins almost too good to be true!

Go CSU Rams!

Fort Collins is also home to Colorado State University. As one of our nation’s leading research universities, Colorado State University specializes in a diverse curriculum that focuses on infectious diseases, atmospheric science programs, clean energy technologies, and the environmental sciences. Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, CSU awards degrees to more than 5,000 graduates annually and has a student population of about 22,000. With almost $300 million in research funding, Colorado State is a land-grant institution. At CSU, students are offered unlimited options to attain academic success. We proudly support the CSU Rams!

If pro sports are more your game, less than an hour away in Denver you can root for the Denver Broncos of the NFL, the NBA team of the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL, and the Major League Baseball team the Colorado Rockies. As you can see, we have all your bases covered when it comes to local collegiate and pro sports!

Academic Excellence in Greater Larimer County

If your family is relocating to Fort Collins, you and your children will find an outstanding public school system with the excellent Poudre School District. Serving approximately 24,629 Fort Collins area students, Poudre School District includes 50 schools and it is Colorado’s ninth largest school district in the state. The goal of PSD is to “Educate . . . Every Child, Every Day!”

Business is Good in Fort Collins!

While you are apt to find every major business sector represented in Fort Collins, technology companies are a big part of our robust local economy. Many local employees work for outstanding tech companies including Hewlett-Packard, Allegheny Teledyne Waterpick, Eastman Kodak, and Agilent Technologies. Many of these international corporations are among the area’s largest employers. As an example of our area’s diversity, Anheuser Busch is an equally large employer too. Many employees of these fine organizations have utilized our services and you are invited to contact CENTURY 21 Humpal, Inc for all of your Fort Collins real estate needs.

Fort Collins is Your Ultimate Relocation Destination!

Here in Fort Collins, our city’s nickname is the “Choice City” and it’s easy to see why. Our climate is ideal with ample days of sun and gentle breezes. Fort Collins is also only a few hours away from the heart of Rocky Mountain ski country. You and your family can strap on your snowboard or skis at the world’s finest ski resorts including Vail, Cooper Mountain, Breckenridge, and Keystone. All of these outstanding resorts are less than three hours away. Other more distant Colorado ski resorts include Aspen and Steamboat Springs.

Helping You Move to Fort Collins Easier!

As you can see, Fort Collins is your ultimate relocation destination. If you are considering a move to Fort Collins, allow us to be the first to say – welcome home! To help make moving to Fort Collins so much easier, we recommend you request your free “Relocate to Fort Collins Guide”. Many families moving to Fort Collins see this valuable guide as a “must-have” resource and you will too. Request yours today!