Ten miles east of Fort Collins, in the farmland between Windsor and Greeley, sits a town most Coloradans know for one thing: a bar. But Severance has quietly become one of the fastest-growing towns in the entire state — and there's a lot more to the story than its famous menu.

The Vibe: A Farm Town Growing Up Fast

Severance was founded in 1906 and incorporated in 1920, originally serving as a sugar beet receiving station on the Great Western Railway. Its unofficial motto — "Where the geese fly and the bulls cry" — comes straight from its most famous landmark: Bruce's Bar, open since 1959 and internationally known as the birthplace of the Rocky Mountain oyster. It's the kind of only-in-Colorado detail that gives Severance more personality than a town its size usually has.

But the real headline is growth. Severance's population jumped from around 2,900 in 2010 to over 7,600 by the 2020 census — a 142.75% increase — and estimates now put the town above 11,500 residents. That makes Severance one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Colorado, driven largely by its position just off the I-25 corridor and its proximity to Fort Collins, Windsor, and Greeley without the price tag that comes with being closer to the action.

Despite the growth, Severance still feels like a small town at its core — Severance Town Park anchors community life, the Windsor-Severance Fire Museum preserves local history, and nearby Windsor Reservoir draws birdwatchers along the Colorado Birding Trail.

Learn More From the Town Itself

For permits, town news, and everything Severance-related, the official site is the best resource: 👉 townofseverance.org

The Iconic Event: Severance Days

The town's signature event is Severance Days, a weekend-long celebration each fall featuring live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and a town parade — genuinely small-town at its best. In 2026, Severance Days is scheduled for October 3 (the date shifted this year due to ongoing Community Park construction).

Severance also runs a lineup of community events throughout the year, including a Summer Concert Series every Friday evening in June and July, a Kids Fishing Derby in May, a Safety Fair in July, and a Town Christmas celebration in December.

Full event calendar: townofseverance.org/210/Special-Events

New Construction in Severance

Severance is in the middle of a genuine building boom — one of the most active new-construction markets in Northern Colorado relative to its size. Options include:

• Tailholt (D.R. Horton) — A community in the heart of Severance offering 8 floor plans, 3–5 bedrooms, 2–3 bathrooms, and 2-story or ranch layouts ranging from about 1,400 to 2,700 square feet.
• Century Communities and Richmond American Homes — Both are actively building in Severance alongside D.R. Horton, adding to the town's mix of entry-level to mid-range single-family homes.
• Belmont Farms — A private, gated community geared toward custom homes on larger acreage lots, appealing to buyers who want more space and rural character while staying close to town.
• Soaring Eagle Ranch — Another acreage-style community offering custom homes on lots over an acre, with mountain views and wide-open Colorado space.

As of mid-2026, the median new-construction sale price in Severance sits around $565,000, with roughly a dozen builders active across new communities and subdivisions — a strong sign of just how much momentum this town has right now.

Bottom Line

Severance offers a genuinely rare combination: small-town character, a landmark that makes for a great local story, and some of the fastest population growth in Northern Colorado — all at a price point that can be more approachable than its neighbors. If you're weighing Severance against Windsor, Timnath, or the rest of this series, let's talk about whether it fits what you're looking for.Tags

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