Living in Larimer County, Colorado

Larimer County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 333,577, part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA metro area. The main communities are Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,978/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $543K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 33°F) and cool summers (highs around 71°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Larimer County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a highly educated workforce (47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.