Fort Collins, CO vs Harrisonburg, VA
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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $56,050). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 20.8 min). Harrisonburg leads in walk score (45 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Harrisonburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 72 (#935) |
| Population | 174,851 | 51,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $356,075 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $56,050 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.3 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+25.4 |
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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C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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