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Fort Collins, CO
Overview
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Fort Collins is the largest city and the county seat of Larimer County in Colorado State. According to a 2004 estimate, Fort Collins had a population of 126,903. Founded as a military outpost in 1864 Fort Collins is now known as a college town as it is home to Colorado State University.
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Geography
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Fort Collins is 5003 feel above sea level located just east of the Rocky Mountain Foothills of the Northern Front Range. Fort Collins is approximately 60 miles north of Denver and Cheyenne Wyoming is to the south of Fort Collins. Horsetooth Reservoir and Horsetooth Mountain are well-known geographical landmarks that can be easily seen from Fort Collins.
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Climate
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Fort Collins experiences 300 days of abundant sunshine per year. The warmest month is July where temperatures averages a daily highs of 86 degrees F. The most precipitation occurs in May with 2.26 inches. Annual average snowfall averages 60 inches but typically melts within a few days.
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Housing
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Whether you are looking for a townhome or farm property, Fort Collins offers a great selection of real estate. According to the 2000 Census median house values were listed at $ 169,600. Today the median house value for a single-family home is $ 200,000. Fort Collins is an active city and a great place to own real estate.
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In Summary
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Fort Collins culture is mostly driven by the large college demographic. Fort Collins is home to an active local music scene and a number of festivals throughout the year. The New West Fest occurs in late summer and the popular Fort Collins Ballon Festival attracts people from all over the world. Fort Collins is also home to a number of well-known micobreweries and attracts over 30,000 visitors each June at their annual Colorado Brewer's Festival. Fort Collins also offers events for the cultural enthusiasts at the Fort Collins Symphony, Opera Fort Collins and Canyon Concert Ballet just to name a few. Fort Collins has something for everyone and is a great city to own real estate.
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