Colorado’s Northern Gateway
A Community Spirit Only Seen In Small Towns
- History – Wellington was an oil, coal and agricultural hub throughout the 1800s, becoming a stopping location for wagon trains, travelers, and military movement between Cheyenne and Fort Collins. The town was founded in 1902, named after C.L. Wellington, an employee of the Colorado and Southern Railroad.
- Location – Residing between Denver and Cheyenne, at the intersection of I-25 and Highway 1, Wellington is in Larimer County. Having grown beyond its bedroom community identity, Wellington has blossomed into a mature town. The I-25 corridor provides access to Denver in an hour, the Poudre Canyon in about 30 minutes.
- Economic Development – Wellington’s 2022/23 Economic Development Goals are:
- Engage existing businesses.
- Attract desirable retail opportunities that don’t currently exist.
- Encourage start-up businesses and invest in projects that support economic development and quality of life.
- Develop partnerships that enhance economic development.
- Quantify the value of economic development efforts.
- Communicate the value of economic development to the community.
- Learn more about Wellington’s plans at http://bit.ly/3V2J24o.
- Schools – The Poudre School District provides education for Wellington. Learn more about Wellington schools at https://bit.ly/3Et3tk4.
- Population – 12,000 and growing fast!
- Median Home Price – $447,500 – housing affordability is a catalyst to Wellington’s growth.
