Metro area profile · Colorado
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 377,292
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 154,232
- Median household income
- $93,765
- +30.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $569,100
- Jobs located here
- 161,552
- Highest market score
- 88
- Grocery stores, #9 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 377,292 people live in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area, in 154,232 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +4.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area is $93,765 a year, 16% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (96).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area are for grocery stores (88), grocery and convenience stores (87) and child care centers and preschools (85). The Fort Collins-Loveland metro area ranks #9 of 387 scored metro areas for grocery stores.
The Fort Collins-Loveland metro area is made up of one county, Larimer County. For its number of households, the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for laundromats (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 88 | #9 of 387 | 65 | 4.2 | $15.1M | 163 | 35 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 87 | #6 of 387 | 217 | 14.1 | $4.5M | 134 | 51 |
| Child care and preschools | 85 | #12 of 387 | 83 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 148 | 70 |
| Convenience stores | 84 | #7 of 387 | 85 | 5.5 | $11.6M | 147 | 16 |
| Tire shops | 82 | #10 of 386 | 42 | 2.7 | $4.2M | 168 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 81 | #15 of 387 | 131 | 8.5 | $3.4M | 140 | 78 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 79 | #8 of 197 | 7 | 0.5 | $30.8M | 126 | 6 |
| Laundromats | 76 | #32 of 364 | 11 | 0.7 | $27.6M | 221 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 74 | #49 of 377 | 16 | 1.0 | $1.2M | 182 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #62 of 387 | 186 | 12.1 | $3.6M | 118 | 316 |
| Pizza | 71 | #53 of 387 | 105 | 6.8 | $6.4M | 125 | 316 |
| Dry cleaners | 69 | #34 of 272 | 14 | 0.9 | $21.7M | 139 | 11 |
| Pest control | 69 | #51 of 345 | 18 | 1.2 | $12.2M | 119 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #59 of 387 | 845 | 54.8 | $792K | 119 | 296 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #70 of 387 | 77 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 132 | 36 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 64 | #70 of 290 | 12 | 0.8 | $14.7M | 107 | 14 |
| Gyms | 63 | #73 of 387 | 132 | 8.6 | $1.5M | 116 | 75 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #106 of 387 | 80 | 5.2 | $2.2M | 88 | 22 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #110 of 387 | 116 | 7.5 | $1.9M | 104 | 214 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #115 of 387 | 1,671 | 108.3 | $400K | 108 | 749 |
| Hair salons | 61 | #89 of 387 | 352 | 22.8 | $481K | 112 | 132 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #123 of 387 | 606 | 39.3 | $291K | 108 | 276 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #102 of 387 | 292 | 18.9 | $683K | 103 | 131 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #133 of 387 | 76 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 118 | 16 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 56 | #131 of 387 | 100 | 6.5 | $2M | 99 | 56 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #149 of 387 | 373 | 24.2 | $473K | 106 | 210 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 55 | #156 of 386 | 73 | 4.7 | $2.3M | 90 | 41 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #175 of 387 | 328 | 21.3 | $927K | 105 | 155 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #186 of 387 | 781 | 50.6 | $217K | 102 | 265 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 51 | #193 of 381 | 54 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 106 | 59 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #202 of 387 | 246 | 15.9 | $1.2M | 97 | 135 |
| Home inspectors | 48 | #139 of 243 | 15 | 1.0 | Index only | 75 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #216 of 387 | 166 | 10.8 | $4M | 97 | 144 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #228 of 387 | 224 | 14.5 | $963K | 98 | 209 |
| Electricians | 44 | #242 of 383 | 52 | 3.4 | $9.1M | 76 | 143 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 44 | #245 of 387 | 210 | 13.6 | $3.2M | 86 | 136 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #259 of 386 | 77 | 5.0 | $2.8M | 89 | 35 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 43 | #236 of 347 | 60 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 82 | 75 |
| Property management | 43 | #246 of 374 | 73 | 4.7 | Index only | 73 | 126 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #258 of 387 | 128 | 8.3 | $3.7M | 78 | 185 |
| Pet stores | 38 | #283 of 382 | 55 | 3.6 | $3M | 67 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #288 of 387 | 281 | 18.2 | $596K | 68 | 168 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #298 of 387 | 1,932 | 125.3 | $112K | 73 | 651 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 37 | #291 of 387 | 197 | 12.8 | $1.1M | 66 | 340 |
| Physical therapy | 37 | #300 of 386 | 131 | 8.5 | $1.6M | 69 | 93 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #300 of 373 | 113 | 7.3 | Index only | 67 | 57 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #314 of 387 | 732 | 47.5 | Index only | 74 | 474 |
| Real estate | 37 | #317 of 387 | 933 | 60.5 | Index only | 73 | 727 |
| Spas and skin care | 37 | #319 of 387 | 256 | 16.6 | $662K | 76 | 77 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #272 of 387 | 296 | 19.2 | $1M | 83 | 191 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #274 of 385 | 122 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 61 | 210 |
| House cleaning | 36 | #301 of 375 | 57 | 3.7 | $3.8M | 60 | 113 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #320 of 387 | 293 | 19.0 | $1.6M | 67 | 408 |
| Veterinarians | 34 | #305 of 384 | 118 | 7.7 | $1.4M | 52 | 104 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #330 of 386 | 152 | 9.9 | $1.4M | 59 | 94 |
| Roofing and gutters | 32 | #325 of 381 | 113 | 7.3 | $4.2M | 50 | 80 |
Household spending in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $176.4M | $1,143 | 119 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $438.9M | $2,846 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $669.2M | $4,339 | 107 |
| Groceries | $984.6M | $6,384 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $169.3M | $1,098 | 109 |
| Child care and other personal services | $122.7M | $796 | 137 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $199.4M | $1,293 | 132 |
| Medical and dental services | $215.6M | $1,398 | 109 |
| Pets | $167.4M | $1,085 | 119 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $304M | $1,971 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $308.3M | $1,999 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $474.3M | $3,075 | 102 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $219.3M | $1,422 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3B | $19,207 | 115 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 377,292+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 154,232
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 2,596 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 142
- Median household income
- $93,765+30.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $122,442
- Median home value
- $569,100
- Jobs located here
- 161,552
- Daytime population
- 361,475Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area at 377,292 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 154,232 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area spend?
Households in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area spend about $3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $984.6M on groceries and $669.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (96).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area, grocery stores (88), grocery and convenience stores (87) and child care centers and preschools (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #9 of 387 scored metro areas.
How does the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area is $93,765, 16% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $569,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for laundromats (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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