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What BestPlaces Users Say about Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado is a city that consistently ranks high on lists of the best places to live in the United States. It is known for its thriving economy, outdoor recreation opportunities, and overall quality of life. However, like any place, it has its pros and cons. Here, we will take a look at what real users have to say about living in Fort Collins based on their personal experiences.
According to user "Jen" on BestPlaces.net, "Fort Collins is an amazing place to live. The people are friendly, the city is clean, and there is always something to do." She goes on to praise the city's bike-friendly culture and the abundance of local breweries.
In contrast, "John" shares a different perspective, stating, "The cost of living in Fort Collins is high, and it's not as affordable as it used to be. Traffic has also become a major issue." He also mentions the increasing number of chain businesses and the loss of locally-owned shops.
Meanwhile, "Samantha" describes Fort Collins as a "perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities." She appreciates the abundance of parks and outdoor spaces, as well as the variety of restaurants and entertainment options.
Another user, "Mark," expresses his frustrations with the local government, saying, "Fort Collins has a tendency to over-regulate and make it difficult for small businesses to thrive. It can also be difficult to find affordable housing, especially for young professionals."
Overall, it seems that the majority of users enjoy living in Fort Collins, citing its friendly community, outdoor activities, and overall quality of life. However, there are also concerns about the rising cost of living, traffic, and the impact of the city's growth on local businesses.
based on 71 ReviewsGet to know Fort Collins with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Fort Collins
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Will Never Leave once you are there - 4/13/2011
I have lived all over the USA, traveled extensively throughout my career and have intimate knowledge of most of the major cities in the USA. On relocating to Fort Collins about ten years ago, within about 90 days I realized I had found the area that I would stay in for the rest of my life. I could list superlative after superlative about the city, it's environs and it's people, but all you have to do is do an internet search on the city and you will find reams of material on the quality of life here. Ultimately, you do have to make the interactions with those you come into contact with at whatever level you are comfortable with, but it's easy if you try. Incredible city, incredible location, weather is unbelievable....recently 86 on a Saturday and it snowed on Sunday....but that is part of the magic of living here. Great school systems with one of the most educated populations in the USA, not a single area of the city would most people consider to be a poor area, let alone being
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Another POSITIVE review - 12/23/2010
I am really shocked at some of these responses. I am a teacher in Fort Collins who moved from Chicago and can't disagree more about the comments about rude people. Wherever you go in the world, you'll meet people who are rude, but that doesn't reflect everyone in the town. I can't help but notice all the people who smile and make conversation with you, whether at the cashier, waiting for an emissions test result, etc... People ask you how you're doing and are sincere and approachable. I have not had one rude experience yet, although I am not saying I will never encounter one here. It's just life...
Life definitely seems less stressful and the sun is out very often, even in December. Yes, it does get cold, but we have SEASONS, which is priceless to me. If you want warm weather year-round, then FC is not the place for you. It's a modest town with a quaint downtown area and many things to do if you look for them. It's great for kids, and in my opinion, not too
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Quality of Life - 11/15/2010
Remember the old Norman Rockwell paintings? If you are over 50 you will see FC in that way. If you are of college age there is a good school here, Colorado State University. Fort Collins Is a great place to raise a family, lots of bike trails a vibrant and a revitalised Historic Old Town. Crime is low. There is a nice balance of old and young. I raised my children here, but, I am ready to leave. Not because of problems with the town, just with the winter. If you are arthritic the wind in the cold season will be a disrtaction. One last thing....Great
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Fort Collins is a great place to live - 11/1/2010
I never post on these comment boards, but after reading some of the negative comments, I felt like I needed to defend my city! I definitely agree that one's perception of Ft. Collins is probably dependent upon where they're coming from. We're originally from the midwest, lived in Jacksonville, Florida for a few years and then moved to Ft. Collins almost 4 years ago. We LOVE it here. Have found it to be extremely friendly compared to Jacksonville. I think a lot of that reason is because people really feel lucky to live here. I got the feeling in Jacksonville that people just felt "stuck" there. There are a lot of transplants here and I think that makes for a friendly community because we chose to be here and we're away from family so we reach out to others quite a bit. Yes, there are the occasional pompous "NATIVE" bumper stickers around, but I've never had a negative run-in with a native. I have met a lot of them and I think it's a tribute to their city and state that they have
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Trust the Wisdom of Crowds - 10/9/2010
It seems these forums are always littered with negative opinions of people who had one or two bad experiences. Trust the fact that Fort Collins is consistently rated as a top-rated best place to live among most major news/magazine outlets. There are crappy people everywhere...I'm mystified how people simply chalk this up to the town itself.
Fort Collins is world-class when it comes to friendliness, affordability, quality of life, fun, and
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Fort Collins is a great place - 3/23/2010
Although I have only visited FC, I have family there that I have visited and cannot disagree more with the statements I have read here. Why all the negativity? Fort Collins is definitely one of the friendliest and safest towns you'll find. I think so much of perception is based upon choices. For example, if you spend time getting to know your neighbors and being friendly yourself, others will return the gesture. Also, one or two bad experiences reflect human beings more than a place. You will find nasty people everywhere. From what I can say, FC is a great place to live. It is very beautiful, spacious, has plenty of outdoor activities, things to do with pets, family-friendly, and has a nice downtown. People seemed to be happy and much less stressed out than in Chicago. Pace of life is a little bit slower, but not that slow. There are still major technological companies out there (i.e. HP, Intel, etc...). I say thumbs up all the way! I can't wait to move
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Positive review - 3/23/2010
I was reading the reviews on here, and although I have only visited (plan to live in FC starting July), I had to comment that through my personal experience and from talking to relatives who live in FC, it is def not a "rude" place. In the parks, stores, and just around the neighborhood, everyone said hello to me in passing and seemed very friendly and approachable. It is a spacious and beautiful quaint town with a nice downtown and endless recreational activities. If you love dogs, it is the place to be.
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Sad to hear of another pretty place with such ugli - 10/2/2009
I wonder if the people that are so rude ever consider that it is not just their state that pays for their social security checks, etc. when it is time to retire or disability happens. If it was it would be much less and they wouldn't be able to afford to live there either. My husband and I took a job in another beautiful place with ugly attitudes and were promoted right to the top. But decided not to stay anyway. There are days I wish we would have just to look out for the newcomers and give the locals a taste of their own culture but we are better than than that and wouldn't want our children raised around other children that behave that way because thats' not a good example of functioning in society. That's disfunctioning in
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