Denver vs. Colorado Springs vs. Fort Collins — Who Fits Where in 2025
Fast Market Snapshot (Dec 11, 2025)
30-year rates are averaging ~6.19%. Typical values: Denver ~$531K (time to pending ~35 days), Colorado Springs ~$447K (~39 days), Fort Collins ~$551K (~39 days). Translation: affordability varies more by city than by rate right now—buyers still have room to negotiate credits and a 2-1 buydown.
Choose your flavor, not just your budget
Denver: Best for career optionality and transit. If you want a bigger jobs mix (tech/healthcare/energy), major-airport access, and vibrant neighborhood hopping, Denver wins.
Colorado Springs: Value + space with strong defense/healthcare jobs. Commutes are simpler, and outdoor time is Pike’s Peak easy—trailheads are minutes, not hours.
Fort Collins: University town energy with a tight-knit feel. Biking culture, Old Town charm, and a growing tech/bio scene—great if you want community texture and don’t mind a smaller job market.
Actionable tip: Run a “live-your-week” test. Spend one weekday and one Saturday in each city: commute at your real hours, try your gym/grocery/coffee loop, and note drive times to your must-do trails. Then we’ll line up side-by-side monthlies and negotiate seller credits before chasing headline price cuts.
If you’re relocating, I’ll match neighborhoods to your lifestyle and budget—so you land not just a house, but your place.
— Andy
Vail Peak Realty | Park Hill resident & neighborhood guide
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