Moving to or from Fort Collins?
Colorado State University's home. Budweiser's second-largest US brewery. New Belgium, Odell, and Horse & Dragon craft beer. Old Town's preserved historic district inspired the Main Street at Disneyland. And the northern Front Range's fastest-growing metro.
- 170,000 City population
- 380,000 Metro area
- 1864 Founded
- Northern Colorado (Front Range) Region
Why people move to Fort Collins.
- Colorado State University — 35,000 students
- Budweiser's second-largest US brewery (Anheuser-Busch)
- New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire) founded here
- Old Town — inspiration for Disneyland's Main Street USA
- Consistently ranked among best US places to live
- 300+ sunny days per year at the foot of the Rockies
Fort Collins's Old Town was the inspiration for Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. Walt Disney's designers studied Fort Collins's preserved 1880s downtown when creating the Disneyland entrance street in the 1950s. The similarities are visible: the gingerbread trim, the Town Square, the historic street clock.
Where people live in Fort Collins.
A quick guide to Fort Collins's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Old Town
Historic walkable core with restaurants and College Avenue shops.
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Campus West
CSU campus-adjacent student neighborhood.
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Old Fort Collins Heritage District
Historic Victorian homes.
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Rigden Farm
Master-planned community.
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Timnath (separate town)
Growing eastern Fort Collins suburb.
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Windsor (separate town)
Northeast Fort Collins suburb.
Where people spend their time in Fort Collins.
- Old Town Fort Collins Downtown
- New Belgium Brewing River District
- Horsetooth Reservoir West Fort Collins
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Downtown
- The Gardens on Spring Creek South Fort Collins
- Rocky Mountain National Park (1 hour west) Estes Park
Planning a Fort Collins move.
- CSU student turnover (May/August) creates peak demand.
- Northern Colorado Front Range growth tightens mover supply.
- I-25 traffic connects Fort Collins to Denver (65 miles south).
- Colorado PUC licensing is required.
Moving in Fort Collins: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Fort Collins?
Local moves run $800–$2,700 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,700–$6,000 for 3–4 bedroom. Fort Collins pricing has risen with population growth.
Is Fort Collins really the 'Choice City'?
Fort Collins consistently ranks in top-10 'best places to live' lists in the US. The CSU-driven economy, outdoor access to Rocky Mountain National Park, and strong craft-beverage scene anchor the identity.
Do Fort Collins movers need a state license?
Yes. Colorado PUC licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Fort Collins?
May and September.
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