Fort Collins, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$275 per SF Avg asking sale price
$19 per SF Avg asking lease rate
3,863 SF Avg unit lease size
17,057 SF Avg building size for sale
7.49% Average cap rate

Fort Collins's Demographic Profile

Fort Collins has 70,680 households and a median income of $71,908, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 174,599
# Households 70,680
Median age 33
Median household income $71,908
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 35,172
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Collins $261 10,010 SF 8.95%
Loveland $234 7,454 SF 8.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Collins $246 25,911 SF 9.14%
Severance $257 26,678 SF 6.26%
Windsor $259 38,064 SF 6.26%
Loveland $231 19,272 SF 7.94%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fort Collins $300 9,658 SF
Timnath $523 4,046 SF
Windsor $388 4,702 SF
Loveland $259 9,690 SF
Eaton $119 9,220 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fort Collins $257 8,478 SF 6.09%
Greeley $121 9,505 SF 9.74%
Evans $172 4,448 SF 7.22%
Longmont $206 6,662 SF 6.50%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fort Collins

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Fully Leased | Longstanding High Revenue

  • Auction Sale
For Sale

310 E Prospect Rd

Fort Collins, CO 80525

  • 2,298 SF Office Building
  • $829,000
For Sale

Bldg A

Fort Collins, CO 80525

  • 4,752 SF Office Building
  • $335,000
For Sale

4828 S. College Avenue

Fort Collins, CO 80525

  • 6,080 SF Office Building
  • $1,000,000
For Sale

Boardwalk Crossings

Fort Collins, CO 80525

  • 14,902 SF Office Building
  • 8.25% Cap Rate
  • $2,850,000
For Sale

211-217 Jefferson St

Fort Collins, CO 80524

  • 8,000 SF Retail Building
  • $2,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Fort Collins pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fort Collins $275 17,057 SF
Timnath $491 13,654 SF
Severance $257 26,678 SF
Windsor $370 24,665 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fort Collins alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Fort Collins or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fort Collins 174,599 70,680 33 $71,908 2 35,172 5%
Timnath 11,155 3,487 37 $175,152 3 228 16%
Severance 11,584 3,787 35 $113,215 3 310 22%
Laporte 1,690 739 45 $64,085 2 216 -6%
Windsor 42,253 15,433 39 $117,269 3 3,430 17%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Fort Collins, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Fort Collins

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Is Fort Collins a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Fort Collins offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Fort Collins?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Fort Collins. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Fort Collins?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Fort Collins. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Fort Collins compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Fort Collins. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Fort Collins acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Fort Collins, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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