by Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com
Local working moms benefit from high flexibility, income potential, and access to quality education and healthcare
Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo. – According to a new national study conducted by CoworkingCafe, the Fort Collins-Loveland area has been named the third best small metro in the United States for working moms. With a unique blend of work-life flexibility, income opportunity, and access to education and healthcare, the region stands out as a supportive place for mothers balancing careers and family life.
Among the standout factors:
- 29% of moms in the area work from home, the highest rate of any small metro in the country.
- Fort Collins-Loveland has the 2nd highest density of coworking spaces at 6.4 per 100,000 working-age residents, providing flexible workspace options.
- Working moms here earn a median annual income of $55,000, ranking 4th among peer metros.
- On average, working moms put in just 36 hours per week, the 6th lowest in the category.
- 11.3% of mothers are self-employed, placing the region 8th for entrepreneurial flexibility.
- 77.1% of mothers with children under 18 are employed, ranking 8th for workforce participation.
The region also offers strong support in education and healthcare:
- Colorado ranks 8th nationally for public school quality, and the Fort Collins-Loveland metro has the 3rd highest-rated schools among small metros.
- Access to pediatric care is a local strength, with 119.8 pediatricians per 100,000 children, the 7th highest rate in its category.
While childcare costs are among the highest in the country at $15,531/year, local benefits like Colorado’s 2024 Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which grants 12 weeks of partially paid leave, help ease the burden for new parents.
Nationwide, 73% of moms with children under 18 are employed, with only 17% working from home and 9% self-employed. The Fort Collins-Loveland area significantly exceeds those averages, offering working mothers a more balanced and supportive environment.
Read the complete study and explore the data at: coworkingcafe.com/blog/best-cities-for-working-moms
Attribution: CoworkingCafe