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Longmont, CO

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Longmont.

Population: 143,444 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Longmont, CO is $601,794 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $605,667 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,952/month. 38 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).

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$601,794

Median home value

-1.8%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$601,794
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-3.2%
5-year appreciation
+6.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$659,673
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
$605,667
Median list price
$642,000
Median price per sqft
$295
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
173
For-sale inventory
619
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
157
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
209

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,952/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
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
38
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
6
High schools
8
Charter schools
4
Schools include
Burlington Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Indian Peaks Elementary School, Sunset Middle School, Longmont High 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, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
63.5°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.2 in
Annual snowfall
41.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
177
Days with Moderate air quality
183
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,959
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,003
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,492

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
110
Nearest airport
Vance Brand Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
215
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,236
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
83.5%

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

LongmontState medianUS median
Median home value$601,794$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$605,667$495,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,952/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,236$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 Longmont, CO?
$601,794.
What is the median sale price in Longmont, CO?
$605,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Longmont, CO?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Longmont, CO?
Typical rent: $1,952/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Longmont, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Longmont, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Longmont, CO?
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 Longmont, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Longmont, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Longmont, CO?
38 schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Longmont, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Longmont, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Longmont, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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