Fort Collins, CO

Metro area in Colorado · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.9%

Median Home Value

$539,947

↓ -1.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,877/mo

↑ +1.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.2%

Average yield

5-Year Appreciation

+23.5%

Income Needed to Buy

$124,717

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,764

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

24

Favors renting

Price Forecast

12 Months

↓ -0.9%

5-Year Price Trend

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