Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Wellington, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,606
Population
11,109
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Commuter city embraces quirkiness and Mother Nature
Commuter
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Quirky
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Accessible
Known as Colorado’s Northern Gateway, Wellington is a small suburban town with a picturesque view of mountains. The town is known for its whimsy festivals. On the annual Neighborhood Pride Day, the entire community does a clean sweep for any debris found in town and plants trees. One of the most popular events is the Make Your Dad Sweat! Annual Father's Day Fun Run & Dog Jog. This 5k race encourages people to wear ugly ties and make donations to the local pet shelter. When locals aren’t celebrating during a unique festival, you can find them at one of the parks in town. Centennial Park offer a skate park, jungle gyms, and more.
Wellington is a great commuter city as well, with quick access to nearby towns for business and especially outdoor recreation and entertainment. The town is surrounded by nearby lakes, great for fishing and canoeing. There are many farms and ranches close to town as well, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. Take at tour of Bee Family Centennial Farm to learn how crops are harvested and view adorable animals.
Most Wellington resident travel up to Fort Collins when looking for more fun. Conveniently, I-25 runs right along the town. While in Fort Collins, take a brewery tour and learn about Colorado’s famous beer culture or visit the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery to try an immersive, interactive learning experience. Wellington is only 20 minutes from Fort Collins so it’s a very popular home for commuters in the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,174
Average: $108,490
Education
3,124
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,550
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wellington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wellington, CO is $1,606 for one bedroom, and $1,785 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellington has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,606/month
702 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wellington, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
455 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
663 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
857 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
857 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Bee Family Farm Museum
- Kingfisher Point Natural Area
- Redwing Marsh Natural Area
- Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
- Magpie Meander Natural Area
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.