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U.S. ZIP Code · CO80524

Larimer County · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Typical home value

$592,233[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+108.5%
vs metro
+5.1%
vs state
+18.0%
ZIP 80524 location in CO
Location of ZIP 80524 in CO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 80524 is worth $592,233 — 5.1% above the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,006 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,006[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,994[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Larimer County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
40,030[3]
Median household income
$85,035[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Larimer County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+671[5]
Moved in
14,746
Moved out
14,075

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Lesher Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Poudre School District R-1

    769 students

  • Tavelli Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Poudre School District R-1

    511 students

  • Laurel Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Poudre School District R-1

    431 students

  • Harris Bilingual Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Poudre School District R-1

    308 students

  • Centennial High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Poudre School District R-1

    143 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$24,075

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,995
Loan principal$473,786
Down payment$118,447
Total interest paid$604,288

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.86
Monthly cost to own$3,740
Monthly rent$2,006

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
38th percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
47th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 80524?
The typical home in 80524 is worth $592,233, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 80524?
Home values in 80524 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 80524?
A typical home in 80524 rents for about $2,006 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 80524?
The effective property tax rate in 80524 is 0.5% — roughly $2,994 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 80524?
ZIP code 80524 has a population of 40,030 and a median household income of $85,035.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • CO

    Typical home
    $605,623
    Gross yield
  • Fort Collins, CO

    Typical home
    $578,667
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Berthoud, CO

    Typical home
    $611,702
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Fort Collins, CO

    Typical home
    $564,576
    Gross yield
  • CO

    Typical home
    $563,644
    Gross yield
  • Laporte CDP, CO

    Typical home
    $560,000
    Gross yield

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