Skip to main content

Area data

Longmont, CO — ZIP 80503

Population: 35,846 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80503 (Longmont, CO) is $739,082 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $712,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,932/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, avalanche, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$739,082

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$739,082
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+58.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$800,389
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$712,000
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$315
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
155
For-sale inventory
195
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
169
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,932/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Hygiene Elementary School, Longmont Estates Elementary School, Niwot Elementary School, Niwot High School, Eagle Crest Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marshall Landfill (15.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
192
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
471
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,075
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,582

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Vance Brand Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
195
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,025 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
10.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,985
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
165,116
Average weekly wage
$1,816
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 80503State medianUS median
Median home value$739,082$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$712,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,932/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,985$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 80503?
$739,082.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80503?
$712,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80503?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80503?
Typical rent: $1,932/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80503?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 80503 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80503?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80503?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80503?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80503 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80503?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80503?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

Nearby ZIP codes

Selling a home in Longmont, CO?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents