Fort Collins, CO vs New Haven, CT
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
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 42). Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $54,305). Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 21.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 71.4 (#985) |
| Population | 174,851 | 135,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $338,157 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $54,305 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 14.7 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | N/A |
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-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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