Apartments for rent in Fort Lupton, CO

Fort Lupton, Colorado is a small town with a population of just under 8,000. Children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while retirees account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 34, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Colorado. The majority of Fort Lupton residents own their homes, and 35% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $854 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Colorado. Over the course of a year, renters in Fort Lupton will save around $4,000 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Fort Lupton residents find that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 44% of commuters, while public transit isn't used widely. Few commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Fort Lupton, the most common four of which are retail, construction, entertainment, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the labor force in the town. With an average annual income of around $70,000, Fort Lupton workers take home about $11,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Fort Lupton has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (22%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 5% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.