Culpeper, VA vs Fort Collins, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 34.8 min). Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $74,126). Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 21,012 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+17.6 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Collins has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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