Apartments for rent in Fountain, CO

Fountain, a town in Colorado, has a population of approximately 29,000. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 11% of the population, though young professionals are also well-represented. At an average age of just under 31, the city's population skews notably younger than most cities in Colorado, ranking as the sixth-youngest municipality in the state. The majority of residents own their homes in Fountain, and 32% of residents rent. At $1,270/month, the average rent is slightly above the state average.

Many Fountain residents work in one of three industries: public administration, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Fountain workers take home an average annual income of about $72,000, around $9,000 less than the Colorado average. Fountain's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Fountain has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (9%). Furthermore, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Fountain residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 42% of residents, while public transportation isn't used widely. Few workers commute on foot.