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Wellington, CO

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Commuter city embraces quirkiness and Mother Nature

Commuter Quirky Accessible Outdoors Mountains

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.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Wellington, CO is $1,400 for one bedroom, and $1,580 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellington has decreased by -7.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,400/month
702 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rice Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

455 Students

6
out of 10

Eyestone Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

663 Students

4
out of 10

Wellington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-10

857 Students

4
out of 10

Wellington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-10

857 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

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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