Allison Klein

Northern Colorado is located upon the northernmost end of the state's major growth corridor along Interstate I-25 and the Front Range. The Northern Colorado area is made up of two counties, Larimer and Weld. The region is also known as the Tri-City region because a great deal of the development that takes place in one of the regions - three major cities: Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland. The two county region has well over 60 different communities and supports a population over 500,000.

Northern Colorado is ideally located for access to major air, motor and rail arteries, with Denver’s International Airport approximately one hour away from the three major cities. There is a wide-range of convenient door-to-door pick up and drop off shuttle services to and from DIA within this region as well. Geographically, Northern Colorado consists of a scenic combination of the sweeping grasslands of the Great Plains to the east and picturesque Rocky Mountains to the west.

Northern Colorado has temperate winters and a relatively mild year-round climate with community elevations ranging from 7,530 feet above sea level at Estes Park to 4,620 feet above sea level at Kersey. Local tourist attractions in the area include the Poudre River Canyon, Rocky Mountain National Park and Pawnee National Grasslands to name a few.

Facts About Fort Collins

• Fort Collins has an approximate population of 144,000
• Median household income is $72,248
• Approximately 48.2% of the population has completed four or more years of college
• The city supports multiple transportation options including 18 bus routes and 200 miles of on-street and off-street trails for pedestrians and bicycles and has been touted Bicycle City USA. There are regular bike to work days and there are numerous races that go on throughout the year.The Lincoln Center is the cultural arts center and will be completed in the summer 2011. Activities include professional theatre, dance, music, visual arts and children's programs.
• The Fort Collins Senior Center includes a pool, spa, gymnasium, track, billiards, crafts and a community media center/library. The city was ranked best place to retire in 2011.
• The Poudre library system includes the Main Public Library, Council Tree Library and the Harmony Library.
• The Fort Collins Museum displays the history of our great city and Larimer County from prehistoric times to present day which your kids will love!
• The city has the second largest electric system in Colorado, with electric rates ranking the sixth lowest in the state and among the lowest in the nation. Fort Collins Utilities was also first in Colorado and among the first in the country to offer green energy to its customers. Fort Collins continually meets or surpasses all state and federal water quality standards.