The median home value in Fountain, CO is $399,700. This is lower than the county median home value of $456,200. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Fountain, CO is $399,700. Approximately 66.59% of Fountain homes are owned, compared to 29.83% rented, while 3.58% are vacant. Fountain real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Fountain real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Fountain has a population of approximately 29,495 and experiences a population change rate of 94.08%. The population density is 1,313.6 / sq mi.
The median household income for Fountain is $74,621, with 10,044 households and an average household size of 2.94.
The cost of living index in Fountain is 109.2%.
The median value of a home in Fountain is $399,700 with an appreciation rate of 16.5%. 66.6% of housing in the city is owned while 29.8% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Fountain is 2.60%, and recent job growth is at 1.83%. Future job growth is projected at 47.64%.
The sales tax rate in Fountain is 8.53%, while the income tax rate is 4.55%.
School expenditures in Fountain are $12,529, and the school ratio is 17.1:1.
The average high temperature in July is 86.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 17.1 inches per year, with 32 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 94.97 | 94.45 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 12.18 | 10.97 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 30.7 | 39.51 |
| Graduate Degree | 6.96 | 11.98 |
| Expenditures per Student | $12,529 | $12,529 |
| Students per Teacher | 17.10 | 17.10 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary School | KG - 05 | 493 | 14.9 | 80902 |
| Aragon Elementary School | PK - 05 | 508 | 15.4 | 80817 |
| Eagleside Elementary School | PK - 05 | 613 | 16.8 | 80817 |
| French Elementary School | KG - 05 | 586 | 17.8 | 80911 |
| James Madison Charter Academy School | KG - 06 | 134 | 10.8 | 80911 |
| Jordahl Elementary School | PK - 05 | 517 | 16.5 | 80817 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School | KG - 05 | 603 | 19.6 | 80911 |
| Mesa Elementary School | PK - 05 | 473 | 17.2 | 80817 |
| Mountainside Elementary School | KG - 05 | 492 | 14.1 | 80902 |
| Northmoor Preschool | PK - PK | 31 | 23.9 | 81008 |
| Patriot Elementary School | KG - 05 | 651 | 14.8 | 80902 |
| Pinello Elementary School | KG - 05 | 322 | 12.8 | 80911 |
| Prairie Heights Elementary School | PK - 05 | 122 | 15.3 | 80817 |
| Sunrise Elementary School | KG - 05 | 616 | 19.9 | 80911 |
| Talbott Elementary School | KG - 05 | 352 | 14.1 | 80911 |
| Venetucci Elementary School | KG - 05 | 451 | 15 | 80911 |
| Webster Elementary School | KG - 05 | 652 | 19.9 | 80911 |
| Weikel Elementary School | PK - 05 | 831 | 16.1 | 80902 |
| Widefield District 3 Preschool | PK - PK | 444 | 25.8 | 80911 |
| Widefield Elementary School | KG - 05 | 425 | 14.7 | 80911 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Middle School | 06 - 08 | 708 | 14.8 | 80902 |
| Fountain Middle School | 06 - 08 | 922 | 17.5 | 80817 |
| Janitell Junior High School | 06 - 08 | 776 | 19.1 | 80817 |
| Sproul Junior High School | 06 - 08 | 586 | 18.6 | 80911 |
| Watson Junior High School | 06 - 08 | 690 | 17.8 | 80911 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | 09 - 12 | 1272 | 19.2 | 81008 |
| Fountain-Fort Carson High School | 09 - 12 | 1798 | 17.8 | 80817 |
| Hanover Junior-Senior High School | 06 - 12 | 138 | 12.6 | 80928 |
| Mesa Ridge High School | 09 - 12 | 1324 | 19.8 | 80911 |
| Widefield High School | 09 - 12 | 1258 | 19.7 | 80911 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Discovery High School | 09 - 12 | 64 | 10.7 | 80911 |
| * Youth & Family Academy Charter | 07 - 12 | 152 | 20.3 | 81008 |
| Welte Education Center | 06 - 12 | 114 | 11 | 80817 |