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Centennial, CO vs Fort Collins, CO

Centennial, CO vs Fort Collins, CO: What the data shows

Centennial, CO is in Centennial, CO while Fort Collins, CO is in Fort Collins, CO — both in the same state. On home prices, Fort Collins, CO is the more affordable option at $494,700 median — $76,300 less than Centennial, CO's $571,000. WYLT rates Centennial, CO as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Fort Collins, CO as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Centennial, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Fort Collins, CO has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Centennial, CO has Low flood risk and Fort Collins, CO has Low flood risk.

Fort Collins, CO is the more walkable neighborhood. Centennial, CO scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Fort Collins, CO's 24/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Fort Collins, CO has the higher school rating Centennial, CO rates 8.7/10 and Fort Collins, CO rates 8.8/10.

CategoryCentennial, COFort Collins, CO
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$571K$495K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$104K

Higher income

$52K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score2/10024/100

More walkable

Transit Score2/10030/100

Better transit

Bike Score2/10065/100

More bikeable

Commute23 min

Shorter commute

78 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools8.7/108.8/10

Better schools

Best for
Families with school‑focused prioritiesCommuters to Denver who prefer a suburban feelHigh‑income earners looking for good local amenities
young professionalscollege studentsoutdoor enthusiasts

Bottom line

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