Fairhope, AL vs Fort Collins, CO
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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24.7 min). Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $74,126). Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 24,974 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+17.6 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Collins has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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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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