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
Fort Collins Over All - 11/16/2015
I was born and raised in FTC and I now have 2 children growing up here. When I was growing up Fort Collins was an amazing place to live. It was safe with a lot of fun activities for kids and families. There are still tons of things to do with the family or as a single person but it was WAY over populated (partial thanks to the stupid legalization of pot) and with rude rich college kids. It use to take 10-15 minutes to drive across town but now it can take 30 to 45 minutes. Not to mention in order to buy a home here you are looking at spending 250K and up for a nice 3 bedroom home in a good neighborhood. The jobs that are being created here only pay minimum wage and that does not keep up with the cost of living. Renting a home.... if you do that you wont have any money left over for savings to buy a house or have for a rainy day. A 3 bedroom home here is 1600 a month if not more. Although you will not hear of the crime and drug problem in the local paper there is a huge problem here
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Low humidity - 4/9/2015
Fort Collins has a fairly dry climate. This makes winters as well as summers more pleasant. The winters are a little too cold and long for me, but just right for my husband. We both enjoy the summers and being outdoors as much as possible.
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Very Expensive - 4/21/2014
Housing and food are so high in cost here. I have lived here for 20 years and ready to leave. I love the weather, but the cost of living and property taxes are to much. It takes 2 people to work and cant save anything. I am to old for the college town. I go downtown and its so full of young people. I know its a college town . To much drinking and because of the economy, we are seeing more people living with others. I dont understand with all the tourist here, why our taxes are so high. I love the mountains and the weather, but the city has changed alot. If you are into the bars and night life, this town is for you. Wages are low with sky rocket prices. I have owned 4 house here and the taxes keep going up. The food is horrible, not very good restaurants. People are somewhat snobby...and hard to get to know. I hope I am not that way after being here for 20 years. I will leave this place to the young at heart. Its not a bad place to live if you make alot of money. I am sure I will miss
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Lots to do, but unfriendly people! - 4/17/2014
I agree with the posts regarding the unfriendliness of the Fort & CO in general. There are many positives for Ft. Collins, but if you value personal connections & friendly neighbors it is not a good place. I grew up in San Diego, moved to the Fort 2008-2012 with my parents to attend CSU, & have been living in Normal, IL for 2 years of grad school. I have never been in a state where the people are so strange & distant. The transient nature, increasing new-age movement & the creepy secret military presence contribute to a dark vibe. Good luck making any genuine friends or putting down roots in a spirit-filled church, if that is important to you. My family & I attended 20+ different churches & never found a home church (comparatively, I made multiple friends in IL within my first week, & the first church I attended became my home). In four years there I made maybe 4 good friends, all who moved away after graduation due to the lack of jobs in the Fort. I didn’t like San Diego very much
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the city - 11/4/2012
I love it diverse and generally good people . But with the good comes the
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Fort Collins is the best - 2/27/2012
Fort Collins is a great city to live in. Good housing, good hospitals, the best university in the State of Colorado and everything else you may need to spend your time - outdoor life, restaurants, entertainment, medical and vet care, great weather; second best veterinary school in the country. Fort Collins is definitely the best place to live.
Person that wrote about the "stink" must definitely be thinking about the neighboring city of Greeley, an agricultural area where it does smell like manure year-round; not so Fort
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Cohesive community - 7/18/2011
I don't usually reply to posts on line but have been scanning the Fort Collins site in a fit of homesickness... I loved that last comprehensive (and almost encyclopedic!) post about this sweet city. Very accurate in my estimation. I'm one of a bajillion non-natives who adopted Fort Collins as home and never, ever felt dissed or snubbed by the natives... as if I could even figure out who is native and who isn't. Who cares, is a better response to all that. To the contrary, Ft. Collins welcomes visitors, students, and diversity of all sorts. This is a small city that has a center and a cohesive sense of community - something so many places have lost in the sprawl of the second half of the last century, and something, I might add, we will all need again as the problems we have created in the world come home to roost and we have to again turn to each other for support and resources. I think Fort Collins is just about perfect for that sort of lifestyle - not to even mention everything
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9 out of 10 for its size. 12 yr resident. Comprehe - 7/6/2011
I'm going to try and cover everything I can think of... I have been a Fort Collins transplant since July of 1999.
Climate - Beautiful 4 seasons, a few winter snow storms not usually with much accumulation - occasionally a few ft. but then everyone gets a snow day! Temps anywhere from 30s to teens... with occasional negative temps. Spring/Summer occasional thundershowers. Summers anywhere from 80s to high 90s with rare 100s if any. We have breezy days that cool you off when its too hot.
Cost of Living - I would say its a little higher than average... Gas is generally about $.25-$.75 cents less than CA but about $.25-$.75 more than places like WY. Groceries are a little more expensive but taxpayers approved a 2.25% tax on groceries that contributes to that. (Speaking of taxpayers... they generally like to increase taxes for silly stuff like parks and recreation.) Rent has recently increased to a level that I consider too expensive for the area. A 2 bdrm
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